What were Rohit Sharma's performances in the recent ODI series against Australia?

Rohit Sharma scored 73 runs from 97 balls in the second ODI at Adelaide Oval and an unbeaten 121 runs from 125 balls in the third match at Sydney Cricket Ground.

Which other Indian cricketers have achieved the world No. 1 ODI batting ranking?

Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill have also reached the world No. 1 ODI batting ranking, in addition to Rohit Sharma.

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Veteran Rohit Sharma Becomes Oldest Player to Reach No. 1 ODI Ranking

Q: Who is the oldest player to reach the No. 1 position in the ICC ODI batting rankings?

Rohit Sharma, the former India captain, is the oldest player to reach the No. 1 position in the ICC ODI batting rankings.

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Rohit Sharma, 38, becomes oldest player to reach No. 1 ODI batting ranking
Replaces Indian captain Shubman Gill at the top of the ICC rankings
Scored 73 and 121* in recent ODI series against Australia

Veteran Rohit Sharma Becomes Oldest Player to Reach No. 1 ODI Ranking

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On October 29, 2025, former India captain Rohit Sharma achieved a historic milestone by becoming the oldest player to reach the No. 1 position in the ICC ODI batting rankings. At 38 years and 182 days old, Rohit moved up two places to claim the top spot, replacing Indian captain Shubman Gill.

Rohit's ascent to the number one position came on the back of his impressive performances in the recent ODI series against Australia. In the second ODI at Adelaide Oval on October 23, he scored 73 runs from 97 balls, followed by an unbeaten 121 runs from 125 balls in the third match at Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25.