Rohit Sharma Reclaims No.1 Spot in ICC ODI Batting Rankings
Why in the news
The latest ICC rankings, reported on 27 November 2025, put Rohit Sharma back at the top of the ODI batting list.
Key facts
| Format and list | Player and position |
|---|---|
| ODI batting | Rohit Sharma, No.1 |
| ODI batting | Shubman Gill, 4th |
| ODI batting | Virat Kohli, 5th |
| T20I all-rounders | Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), No.1 for the first time |
| Test all-rounders | Ravindra Jadeja, 1st; Ben Stokes, 2nd |
Other details
- New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell had held the ODI No.1 position before Rohit’s return.
- Pakistan’s Saim Ayub was overtaken by Raza among T20I all-rounders.
- Rohit has been named tournament ambassador for the 2026 T20 World Cup, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Exam angle
- Rankings are issued by the ICC (International Cricket Council).
- Note the 2026 T20 World Cup hosts: India and Sri Lanka.
- Raza is a Zimbabwean first-time No.1 all-rounder.