Rohit Sharma Makes History at 38, Becomes Oldest Indian to Reach No.1 ODI Ranking

Rohit Sharma etched his name into cricket history on October 29, 2025, becoming the oldest Indian batter to ascend to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings at 38 years and 182 days. The veteran opener displaced his successor as ODI captain, Shubman Gill, to claim the No.1 spot for the first time in his illustrious career. Rohit's elevation, a two-place jump, was fueled by his dominant performance in the recent three-match ODI series against Australia, where he amassed 202 runs at an average of 101, earning the Player of the Series accolade.

In stark contrast, Gill endured a lean series, scoring just 43 runs across three innings, causing him to tumble to third place with 755 rating points. Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran seized the second position with 764 points, while Rohit leads with an imposing 781. The series triumph in Australia silenced doubters amid swirling speculation about Rohit's ODI future, especially after handing over the captaincy to the young prodigy.

Virat Kohli, rediscovering his touch with an unbeaten 74 in the decisive third ODI, climbed back to sixth with 725 points. Shreyas Iyer, sidelined from batting in the finale due to an injury scare, made a steady rise to ninth in the updated rankings.

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Rohit's exploits in Adelaide and Sydney—two breathtaking centuries—reaffirmed his class, but his post-series remarks added intrigue. "Always love coming here... I'm not sure if we'll be coming back to Australia," he reflected, alluding to cherished memories from 2008 while hinting at potential finality. As retirement whispers persist, this ranking milestone underscores Rohit's enduring legacy and unyielding hunger for greatness.

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