Latest ICC Oneday Rankings: Team India’s veteran player Rohit Sharma has recently achieved a great achievement. Rohit has become the world’s number-1 batsman in the ICC ODI rankings for the first time at the age of 38 and has also become the oldest player to reach this position. He has achieved this historic position by leaving behind Indian captain Shubman Gill in the rankings. Rohit has achieved number-1 ranking on the basis of brilliant innings played against Australia.

Made world record by beating Sachin Tendulkar

Rohit Sharma has created a world record by defeating the great batsman Sachin Tendulkar. Rohit has achieved number-1 position in ICC ODI rankings at the age of 38 years and 182 days. Sachin did this feat in Test cricket in 2011 at the age of 38 years and 73 days. The third oldest player to reach number-1 in the ICC rankings is Viv Richards, who achieved this feat at the age of 37 years and 230 days.

Rohit had a great performance in Australia

Rohit Sharma’s excellent performance was seen on the Australia tour. Where Rohit played two brilliant innings of 73 and 123 not out in the three-match ODI series against Australia. After this performance, he has jumped to number 1 in the ODI rankings. He has become the first player to achieve this feat at the age of 38. Rohit has maintained consistency and aggression in his batting even at this age. It is the result of his long career and hard work that he has been able to reach the top even at this stage of his career.

Let us tell you that after this historic achievement, Rohit Sharma’s eyes will now be on maintaining his form. This performance of Rohit is special not only for him but also for the entire Indian team. Now it will be interesting to see how long Rohit can retain his number-1 crown.