ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit Sharma, Gill, and Virat Kohli launches a three pronged attack on the No.1 spot
While Daryl Mitchell maintains a thin, dangerous lead at the summit with 802 rating points, Gill is only one point behind in second place (801 points) after a phenomenal 188-run haul over the last three-match series in England
XtraTime Newsdesk: A roaring, record-breaking century at the Home of Cricket has not only silenced rumours about Rohit Sharma's international future, but it has also thrown open the race for the top spot in the ICC Men's ODI Batter Rankings.
According to the most recent weekly update from the International Cricket Council (ICC), three of India's key batters--Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma--have surged forward in tandem, establishing a dangerous three-pronged challenge against New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell for the top slot.
While Mitchell maintains a thin, dangerous lead at the summit with 802 rating points, Gill is only one point behind in second place (801 points) after a phenomenal 188-run haul over the last three-match series in England. Kohli remains third with 767 points, while former captain Rohit has moved into fourth place with 758 points.
Rohit gained 14 rating points after scoring a hundred in the series finale on Saturday. Rohit's rise in the rankings follows a masterpiece at Lord's, where he scored 138 off 110 deliveries, becoming the first Indian batter in history to reach an ODI century at the renowned London stadium. Despite severe cramping and a massive run chase of 388, the 39-year-old hit 17 boundaries and five sixes, using a willow borrowed from teammate Shardul Thakur.
The innings had enormous narrative weight. Prior to the series decider, considerable media speculation suggested that the Lord's match could be Rohit's final ODI appearance. Instead, the seasoned opener gave a powerful retort on the pitch before dismissing the criticism with customary casualness.
