India’s ODI skipper Rohit Sharma has advanced to the second position in the latest ICC ODI men’s batting rankings. His promotion follows Babar Azam’s loss of rating points after a disappointing series against West Indies. Shubman Gill continues to hold the top spot, while Virat Kohli remains in fourth place.
Rohit last featured in the Champions Trophy 2025, guiding India to their second title. Across five matches, he scored 180 runs, ranking fourth among India’s scorers, and posted the best strike rate among top-order batters. The performance further cemented his reputation as a premier ODI batter.
Babar Azam, on the other hand, could manage only 56 runs during Pakistan’s 2-1 series defeat to West Indies. The poor showing saw him drop to third place in the rankings.
India’s Strong ODI Batting Core
The rankings underline India’s batting depth in ODIs. Four Indian batters are in the top 10, with five inside the top 15. Shreyas Iyer, the standout performer in the Champions Trophy 2025, holds the eighth position, while KL Rahul is placed at No. 15.
Following India’s 2-2 Test series draw in England, discussions have intensified over the future of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. At 38 and 36 years respectively, the two now appear exclusively in the 50-over format. With limited ODIs left this year, questions over their longevity in the side are becoming more frequent.
Selection and Captaincy Questions Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Rohit has publicly dismissed retirement talk, even sharing a light-hearted exchange with Kohli on the topic during Champions Trophy celebrations. Reports, however, suggest that both veterans may need to play domestic matches to showcase their form and fitness to selectors.
While Rohit aims to lead India into the 2027 World Cup, his captaincy is no longer a certainty. Shubman Gill’s strong leadership in England has given the selectors an alternative, potentially sparking a leadership shift in the future.
For now, the ODI rankings continue to reflect Rohit and Kohli’s stature in the format. Their next challenge comes in October 2025, when India will tour Australia for a three-match ODI series — a key test for the experienced duo.
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