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Rohit Sharma Becomes Oldest Cricketer to Achieve World No. 1 ODI Batter Ranking.

Sports | Dated: 30 Oct 2025

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma (aged 38) became the world's No. 1 ranked ODI batter for the first time in his career, according to the latest ICC Men's ODI Batter Rankings. He is the oldest cricketer to achieve this feat. Rohit displaced his teammate Shubman Gill, rising to the top after scoring an unbeaten century in the recent ODI series decider against Australia.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Rohit Sharma reached the world's No. 1 ranking in the ICC Men's ODI Batter Rankings.
  • He is the oldest cricketer to achieve this feat at 38 years and 182 days.
  • Rohit displaced his teammate Shubman Gill from the top spot after scoring a series-winning century.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Achievement came after his unbeaten century against Australia in the series decider.
  • He surpassed Shubman Gill by rising two places in the rankings.
  • Rohit is the second-oldest Indian to record an ODI hundred (after Tendulkar).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently became the oldest cricketer to achieve the World No. 1 ODI Batter Ranking?

Correct Answer: Rohit Sharma

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Rohit Sharma

  • Age at feat: 38 years, Former India Captain, Nickname: Hitman.
  • Previous No. 1 Indian batters: Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill.