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ICC has updated its rankings, Rohit Sharma has become the new number-1 ODI batsman in the world. Earlier this position was held by Shubman Gill, who has now slipped to the third position. Rohit had performed brilliantly in the ODI series against Australia, he scored a half-century (73) in the second ODI and an unbeaten inning of 121 runs in the third match. He was chosen the best player of the third match and the series.
ICC has updated its rankings on Wednesday, 29 October. Rohit Sharma has moved up 2 places to number 1 in the list of ODI batsmen. Rohit has 781 rating points, Shubman Gill has reached third place with 745 rating. Ibrahim Zadran of Afghanistan is at second position with 764 rating.
Virat Kohli suffered loss
In the third ODI against Australia, Virat Kohli made an unbeaten 168-run partnership with Rohit Sharma to help India win by 9 wickets. Kohli had scored 74 runs in 81 balls, although Virat Kohli has suffered a loss in the ICC rankings. In fact, before this match, Virat Kohli was out for consecutive ducks in two ODIs. This was the first time in history when Virat Kohli was out for zero in two consecutive ODIs.
Virat Kohli has lost 1 place in the ICC ODI batting rankings, moving from 5th to 6th. He has 725 rating points. There are four Indians among the top-10 batsmen in ODI, apart from Rohit, Gill and Kohli, the fourth Indian is Shreyas Iyer.
Shreyas Iyer has also gained one place in the latest ICC rankings, he has moved from 10th to 9th position with 700 rating. Let us tell you that Iyer suffered a serious injury while fielding in the third innings against Australia, after which he had to be admitted to the hospital. He is still in the hospital, but his condition is improving.