Rohit Sharma’s long run as the No. 1 ODI batsman has come to an end. New Zealander Daryl Mitchell has taken over the top spot after a strong start to the series against the West Indies.
Mitchell moved up to No. 1 after scoring his seventh ODI hundred in the series opener. His rise is special because he is only the second New Zealander to reach the top after Glenn Turner in 1979. Many famous Kiwi hitters such as Martin Crowe, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor have come close in the past but never reached number 1.
Mitchell said in the post-match chat that he was proud of the effort, adding: “It feels good when there is hard work on the pitch.” His form has been steady this year, and this hundred pushed him past Rohit in the rankings.
Shifts between formats
Pakistani players also enjoyed a rise in the rankings after their 3-0 ODI win over Sri Lanka. Mohammad Rizwan moved to 22nd, and Fakhar Zaman moved to tied for 26th among batters. In bowling, Abrar Ahmed jumped to 9th and Haris Rauf reached 23rd.
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan continues to top the ODI bowling charts. His accuracy and ability to take wickets in the middle overs keep him ahead.
The Test rankings saw changes after the India vs South Africa match in Kolkata. Temba Bavuma entered the top five Test batting for the first time. Shubman Gill’s gritty form pushed him to 11th.
Bangladesh also had reasons to smile. Najmul Hossain Shanto moved up to 34th and Mahmudul Hasan Joy moved up to 74th.
In the Test bowling chart, Jasprit Bumrah remained at number 1. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also gained positions with their regular show. South Africa’s Marco Jansen climbed to 11th among Test bowlers.
In T20Is, New Zealander Tim Robinson jumped to 15th after a strong run. Devon Conway reached 48th place and Jacob Duffy moved up to 2nd place among bowlers. Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz improved both in the bowling and all-rounder lists after a good month.
Mitchell’s rise and Rohit’s slip mark an interesting shift in the ODI landscape. With the major tournaments on the horizon, these moves could set the tone for the coming season. Fans will now watch to see how Rohit reacts as he has returned many times in his career.
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