Discussions regarding the future of senior players in Indian cricket are continuously increasing. Meanwhile, former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has made such a claim, which has sparked a new debate. He says that after the third and last ODI against England to be played at Lord’s, along with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli can also announce his retirement from international cricket. There is already a lot of speculation about Rohit’s ODI future and it is believed that he is seriously considering his next step.

What did Basit Ali say about Rohit?

On his YouTube channel, Basit Ali said that as long as Rohit Sharma’s performance is worthy of keeping his place in the team, he should keep playing. He believes that a player should not be assessed only on the basis of a few matches or recent results.

He said, ‘If Rohit is continuously performing well then he should continue playing. It would not be right to take a decision only on the basis of two England matches or Gautam Gambhir’s likes and dislikes. If this happens then we will have to think about Virat Kohli from the same perspective.

Virat’s decision may also be affected

Basit Ali believes that the environment being created around Rohit Sharma can also influence Virat Kohli’s decision. He said that just as Virat had also said goodbye to Test cricket a few days after Rohit’s retirement from Test cricket, in the same way both the players can once again take a big decision together.

A big announcement may be made at Lord’s

Basit Ali said, ‘If today is Rohit’s turn, next time it could be Virat’s too. Looking at the way Virat had retired from Test cricket, there is every possibility that both the players may announce their retirement together at Lord’s.

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He also said that if continuous pressure is put on senior players, it will not be a good thing for Indian cricket. According to him, cricket fans around the world still want to see Virat Kohli playing.

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Confidence in young players is increasing

According to media reports, the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir are emphasizing on preparing the team of the future. Under this thinking, a plan is being made to give long-term opportunities to young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal in the ODI team. In such a situation, discussions regarding the future of senior players have become even more intense.

If asked what is the maximum number of runs that can be scored in an ODI match, your answer will be 400 or maximum 500 runs. It seems beyond reality that a team scored 822 runs in 50 overs. These runs have been scored by only one team and this is the case of Domestic First League cricket played in Zimbabwe.

Scored 822 runs in ODI match

In Zimbabwe domestic cricket, Scorpion Cricket Club team scored 822 runs in 50 overs and only 4 wickets fell. He achieved this feat against the Methane Lions team. A batsman named Takunda Madembo scored 302 runs in 143 balls. Winfed Matende made the most headlines, who scored 203 runs in just 75 balls. Gabriel Jaya also played a century inning of 110 runs.

The bowlers of Methane Lions were so defeated that the batsmen of Scorpion Cricket Club hit 104 fours and 26 sixes. This team scored 572 runs only through boundaries. The batsmen wreaked havoc, but the luck of the Methane Lions was so bad that their bowlers bowled 109 extra days including 19 wides and 23 no balls.

Won the match by 794 runs

Scorpion Cricket Club batted first and scored 822 runs. After that, another amazing thing happened when the entire team of Methane Lions could score only 28 runs.

While we’re busy in IPL something historical happened in Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/LwL95lEupN

— Haydos (@GovindIstOdraza) May 11, 2026

If this had been a professional List A match, it would have been remembered as a world record. Currently, the highest score made by any team in List A cricket is in the name of India’s Bihar team, which scored 574 runs against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

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The Indian team is currently performing brilliantly in international cricket, but its position is different in all three formats. According to the latest ICC rankings, India is at number 1 in ODI and T20, while the team is at fourth position in Test.

India at number four in test

Talking about Test cricket, India’s position here looks a bit weak under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. The team is in fourth place with 104 rating. In this format, the Australian team is at number one with 128 rating. South Africa is at second place and England is at third place. The New Zealand team has confirmed its place at number five.

Top-5 ICC Test Ranking

1. Australia – 128 rating
2. South Africa – 116 rating
3. England – 109 rating
4. India – 104 rating
5. New Zealand – 98 rating

India’s dominance in ODI

Team India’s performance in ODI cricket has been excellent. India remains the number-1 team with 119 rating. In this format, New Zealand is at second place, Australia is at third, Pakistan is at fourth and South Africa is at fifth. India has strengthened its hold in this format by performing consistently well in recent times.

Top-5 ICC ODI Rankings

1. India –119 rating
2. New Zealand – 114 rating
3. Australia – 109 rating
4. Pakistan – 105 rating
5. South Africa – 98 rating

India number-1 in T20 also

India’s dominance continues in T20 International also. Recently, Team India has proved its credibility in this format by winning the T20 World Cup 2026. Indian team is on top with 273 rating. In this list, England is at second place, Australia at third, New Zealand at fourth and South Africa at fifth. India’s strength in T20 can also be gauged from the fact that the team has remained at the top position for a long time.

Top-5 ICC T20 team ranking

1. India – 273 rating
2. England – 259 rating
3. Australia – 258 rating
4. New Zealand – 250 rating
5. South Africa – 244 rating

What does the picture say?

If we look at the ranking of all three formats, it is clear that India is the strongest team in limited overs cricket (ODI and T20). However, the team still needs further improvement in Test cricket. If India strengthens its position in Tests also, then it can completely dominate in all three formats.

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The month of January 2026 was very exciting in terms of ODI cricket. With the beginning of the new year, cricket fans around the world got to see many great innings. Batsmen from different teams showed their excellent form and made big scores making it clear that ODI cricket is going to be even more interesting in 2026. This month there were five batsmen who made headlines by scoring the most runs. Let us know about those top 5 batsmen and see where Virat Kohli stands in this list.

Daryl Mitchell remained number one

New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell proved to be the biggest run machine in ODI cricket in January 2026. He scored a mountain of 352 runs in just 3 matches. During this period, he scored two brilliant century innings. Mitchell handled the team in difficult situations and remained the backbone of New Zealand’s batting.

Joe Root’s classic batting

The name of former England captain Joe Root is also included in this list. He also showed excellent form in January. Root scored 247 runs in 3 matches, which also included an unbeaten century. Root’s patience and technique were clearly visible in his batting, due to which England scored many strong scores.

Virat Kohli’s strong start

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli started 2026 on a grand note. He scored 240 runs in 3 ODI matches played in January. During this period, his century of 124 runs was special, in which he once again proved that there is no one better than him in big matches. Virat showed excellent timing and aggression even under pressure.

Harry Brook’s aggressive style

England’s young batsman Harry Brook also impressed with his batting in January. He scored 184 runs in 3 matches, which included an unbeaten inning of 136 runs. Brook’s batting maintained constant pressure on the opposing bowlers.

Pathum Rathnayake’s rise

Pathum Rathnayake of Sri Lanka also made his place in this list. In January 2026, he scored 162 runs in 3 ODI matches. His century of 121 runs was special, in which he showed an excellent balance of patience and attack.

In the current cricket era, if the name of any one batsman is taken first, then it is Virat Kohli. Not only in India, cricket fans all over the world consider him the greatest player of this generation. Now Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam has also confirmed the greatness of Virat. However, there is an interesting twist in Babar’s opinion. He has placed Virat Kohli at the top in white ball cricket, but when it comes to Test cricket, he has placed him at third place in the ‘Fab-4’.

Virat number-1 in white ball cricket

Babar Azam, in an interview, ranked four legendary batsmen of the post-2010 era – Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson. According to Babar, Virat Kohli is the only player who has made a consistent impact in both ODI and T20 formats. Taking responsibility in big matches, scoring runs under pressure and winning matches – Virat is seen at the forefront in all these matters. This is the reason why Babar considered him the best batsman of white ball cricket.

Changed picture in test cricket

When it came to just Test cricket, Babar’s ranking changed. In the Test, he placed Steve Smith at number-1, Joe Root at second and Virat Kohli at third. Babar believes that Smith has performed tremendously in Test cricket in different countries and in difficult conditions. Whereas Root has kept the England team in control by scoring runs continuously in the last few years.

Why is Virat number three?

According to Babar Azam, Virat Kohli’s Test career has been excellent, but his form has declined in the last few years. During this period, he also said goodbye to Test cricket. Due to which it affected his ICC ranking. On the contrary, in ODI cricket, Virat is still scoring runs at an excellent average and scoring centuries, which shows his class.

Strength of Smith and Root

Even today, Steve Smith is known for playing long innings in front of tough bowling attacks in Test cricket. Whereas Joe Root has proved himself to be the backbone of England’s batting in recent years by scoring runs both at home and away. This is the reason why Babar kept him ahead of Virat in the test.

Why is Babar’s opinion special?

This assessment is also important because Babar Azam himself considers Virat Kohli as his idol. In such a situation, his ranking is being considered balanced and honest. Virat may have moved away from Test cricket, but his dominance in white ball still remains. This is the reason why in Babar’s eyes Virat is still the greatest cricketer of this era.

Ravindra Jadeja has been one of those players of Indian cricket who has made criticism his strength. When he was called a “bits and pieces” player in 2019, Jadeja proved his importance by performing in all three formats. His status in Test cricket continues even today and after the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin in December 2024, he remains India’s most reliable spin all-rounder. However, the picture now seems to be changing in limited overs cricket.

Jadeja has already retired from T20 International after the World Cup victory in 2024. Even in ODI cricket, his best performance was visible only till 2023. In the same year, he played 26 ODI matches, in which he scored runs at an average of 31 and also took regular wickets. However, after this his graph appeared to be going down. There was no consistency in his performance in the few years after the 2019 World Cup and he did not get a chance to play a single ODI in 2024.

Jadeja played only 13 ODI matches between 2025 and 2026. In these matches only 139 runs came from his bat. Neither his batting showed the same impact nor the same edge with the ball for which he was known. Even though his career statistics are strong—200-plus ODIs, 2866 runs and 200-plus wickets—his performances in the last two years have left both selectors and fans wondering.

Batting order becomes a big problem

The experiment of making Jadeja bat at number 5 and 6 was not very successful in both Team India and IPL. He got limited opportunities at these places and scored less runs. On the contrary, he has made the biggest impact in his career at number 7. His early dismissal in the recent ODI also became a reason for criticism, because the team needed his experience the most at that time.

Akshar Patel and Sundar’s challenge

The difficulty for Jadeja has also increased because all-rounders like Akshar Patel and Washington Sundar are emerging rapidly. Akshar has performed well with both bat and ball in the recent ODI matches and has won the trust of the selectors. Sundar is currently injured, but as soon as he becomes fit, he will also be a strong contender. Apart from this, young players like Riyan Parag and Ayush Badoni are included in the future plans.

fight of last chance

Sundar’s injury has definitely given Jadeja a chance in the current series. He is the only experienced spin all-rounder in the team and if he performs well in these matches, his ODI career can go further. However, if the effect is not seen, then his journey in 50 over cricket may come to an end soon.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a name on whom the eyes of cricket fans are fixed in the Under-19 World Cup 2026. The reason is clear – his aggressive batting. Whenever Vaibhav comes to the crease, the pressure on the bowlers is clearly visible. There is power and confidence in his shots, which makes him different from other players at this level.

Batsmen who made their mark with sixes

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s biggest strength is his sixes. He believes in scoring runs quickly in limited overs cricket and is not afraid of playing big shots right from the start. This is the reason why his number of sixes is increasing rapidly with every tournament.

Why will the 20th six be special in the U19 World Cup?

Vaibhav’s 20th six in the U19 World Cup 2026 is being considered very special. This six will take him to a record which no batsman has made till date in Under-19 ODI cricket. With this one six, Vaibhav will complete the figure of 100 sixes.

If Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits his 20th six in the Under-19 World Cup, he will become the first batsman in the world to complete 100 sixes in Under-19 ODI cricket. This record will directly give him a place in the special pages of cricket history.

Statistics show the power of wealth

Vaibhav, who made his debut in Under-19 ODI cricket in 2024, has played 18 matches so far. In these matches, he has hit 80 sixes, which is a surprising figure in itself. He is already the number-1 batsman in terms of sixes.

How ahead is Vaibhav compared to other players?

Bangladesh’s Javad Abrar is at second place in the list of sixes in Under-19 ODI cricket. So far, 51 sixes have come off his bat, which he hit in 31 matches. In such a situation, it is clear that Vaibhav Suryavanshi has gone far ahead of his rivals in a very short time.

young age, big dream

At the age of just 15, the kind of records that Vaibhav Suryavanshi is close to, point towards his bright future. Under-19 World Cup 2026 will be the biggest platform for them to prove themselves to the world.

The second match of the three-match ODI series being played between India and New Zealand is going to be special for Shreyas Iyer. Indian vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has a big opportunity to create history in the match to be played in Rajkot on Wednesday. Iyer is just 34 runs away from completing 3,000 runs in his ODI career. If he touches this figure, he will perform a feat which many great Indian batsmen before him have not been able to do.

Chance to score fastest 3000 ODI runs

Shreyas Iyer has so far scored 2,966 runs in 68 ODI innings. If he scores 34 runs in the second ODI, he will complete 3,000 runs in just 69 innings. With this, he will become the batsman from India to achieve this feat in the fewest innings. Currently this record is in the name of Shikhar Dhawan, who had completed 3,000 runs in 72 innings. It took 75 innings for Virat Kohli to reach this milestone, while Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar are also behind him in this list.

Indian batsman who completed 3000 ODI runs in least number of innings

Shikhar Dhawan – 72 matches

Virat Kohli – 75 matches

KL Rahul – 78 matches

Navjot Singh Sidhu – 79 matches

Sourav Ganguly- 82 matches

Special place in world cricket too

This record of Shreyas Iyer will not be limited to Indian cricket only. After completing 3000 runs in 69 innings, he will also be equal to the great West Indies batsman Viv Richards. Ahead of him are only names like Hashim Amla, Shai Hope and Fakhar Zaman. This figure shows Iyer’s consistency and ability to win matches.

Great rhythm after returning from injury

Shreyas Iyer made his ODI debut for India in 2017. During his career, he was out several times due to injury and team selection, but every time he came back and proved himself. After recently recovering from injury, he performed brilliantly in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. He played important innings in the tournament and after this he also played a useful inning of 49 runs in the first ODI against New Zealand.

All eyes on Iyer in the second ODI

All eyes will be on Shreyas Iyer in the match to be held in Rajkot. Looking at the current form, scoring 34 runs does not seem to be a big challenge for him. If he accomplishes this feat, not only will Team India get strength, but his name will be recorded in golden letters in the history of Indian cricket.

List Of Double Hundred In ODI Cricket: There was a time in ODI cricket when scoring a double century in an innings was like a dream. The record of the highest individual score of 194 runs in ODI, made by Pakistan’s Saeed Anwar, stood for 17 consecutive years. This record remained beyond the reach of any male player till 2010. Ultimately, this record was broken by the great Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar in the year 2010. At the same time, till now 12 cricketers have scored 12 double centuries in ODI, which includes 5 Indian batsmen. Out of these 12 double centuries, only 7 centuries have been scored by Indian batsmen.

The list of batsmen who scored double centuries is as follows:-

1. Rohit Sharma (IND)	264 (highest individual score)	Sri Lanka, 2014
2. Martin Guptill (NZ)	237*	West Indies, March 2015
3. Amelia Kerr (NZ)	232*	Ireland, June 2018
4. Belinda Clark (Aus)	229*(First Lady)	Denmark, December 1997
5. Virender Sehwag (IND)	219	West Indies, December 2011
6.Chris Gayle(WI)	215 (fastest)	Zimbabwe, February 2015
7. Fakhar Zaman (PAK)	210*	Zimbabwe, July 2018
8. Pathum Nissanka (SL)	210*	Afghanistan, February 2024
9. Ishan Kishan (IND)	210	Bangladesh, December 2022
10. Rohit Sharma (IND)	209	Australia, November 2013
11. Rohit Sharma (IND)	208*	Sri Lanka, December 2017
12. Shubman Gill (IND)	208	New Zealand, January 2023
13. Glenn Maxwell (AUS)	201*	Afghanistan, November 2023
14. Sachin Tendulkar (IND)	200* (1st man)	South Africa, February 2010

Records of centuries and double centuries in ODI cricket

• England batsman John Edrich scored his first half-century in ODI matches against Australia. He scored 82 runs on January 5, 1971 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
• England’s batsman Dennis Amiss was the first cricketer to score his first century in ODI cricket. He scored the first century (103) in the history of ODI cricket on 24 August 1972 against Australia.
• India’s great batsman Sachin Tendulkar was the first male cricketer to score the first double century (200*) in ODI against South Africa in 2010.
• The highest individual score in ODI cricket was made by Rohit Sharma. Rohit made the highest score (264 runs) in the history of ODI cricket against Sri Lanka on November 13, 2014.
• The record of scoring the fastest double century in ODI cricket is held in the name of Chris Gayle. He broke the record of Virender Sehwag. Chris Gayle has scored 200 runs in just 138 balls, whereas Sehwag achieved this feat in 140 balls.
• Vivian Richards was the first player to score 180+ in ODI in the year 1984. But this record was broken by Gary Kirsten who scored 188* runs against UAE on 16 February 1996.
• Pakistan’s opening batsman Saeed Anwar was the first player to score 190+ in ODI. Anwar scored 194 runs against India on May 21, 1997.
• Saeed Anwar’s record was broken by Australian female cricketer Belinda Clark, who scored unbeaten 229 runs against Denmark at MIG Club Ground in Mumbai in December 1997.

Virat Kohli Reaction On Rohit Sharma 650 International Six: Former Indian team captain Rohit Sharma has become the first batsman in the world to hit 650 sixes in international cricket. He made this record in the first ODI against New Zealand. To reach this milestone, Rohit needed only two sixes, which he completed in Vadodara ODI. Seeing Rohit’s record 650th six, Virat Kohli was also seen sitting in the dressing room and clapping. Virat congratulated Rohit by celebrating this world record in his own style. Rohit was out after scoring 26 runs in 29 balls which included 3 fours and 2 sixes. It has been a long time since Virat and Rohit have played together for Team India. Both of them have saved the sinking boat of Team India many times with their batting.

Rohit completed his 650th six off Jameson’s ball.

Facing New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, Rohit Sharma stepped forward and hit a brilliant six over the long-on fielder, completing 650 sixes in his international career. He achieved such a big milestone which no other player in the world has done before. After this, Virat Kohli raised both his hands and clapped and congratulated his teammate.

Hitman has completed 650 international sixes
The Six Hitting Machine #RohitSharma #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/C3tFSb8JHg

— ℍ__ (@RajBhandari97) January 11, 2026

MS Dhoni is at number six in this list.

Rohit is at number one in the list of batsmen who have hit the most number of sixes in international cricket. He has hit 650 sixes so far, while Chris Gayle of West Indies is at second place with 553 sixes and Shahid Afridi of Pakistan is at third place with 476 sixes. Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is at fourth place with 398 sixes, while former Kiwi opener Martin Guptill is at fifth place with 383 sixes. At the same time, former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has 359 sixes in his name in international cricket and he is present at sixth position in this list.