Kohli Closes In on ODI Batting No.1 Ranking

Virat Kohli has made a significant ascent in the ICC ODI batting rankings, now holding the fourth position. This remarkable climb, fueled by a century against South Africa, places him a mere 32 rating points behind the current leader, Rohit Sharma. Kohli's impressive 751 rating points have moved him past Shubman Gill, intensifying the competition for the world number one spot, a position he last held in April 2021.

In addition to Kohli's batting success, India's Kuldeep Yadav has also advanced, reaching No.6 in the ODI bowler rankings. This achievement underscores his consistent performance as a leading white-ball spinner. The rankings also noted shifts in other formats, with Pakistan's Saim Ayub reclaiming the No.1 T20I all-rounder spot and South Africa's Marco Jansen making notable strides in the Test rankings.

Jansen's impressive performance, particularly after South Africa's series win over India, saw him climb to No.5 among bowlers and No.2 among all-rounders in Test cricket. Other players like Simon Harmer also saw considerable rank improvements following strong performances. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of international cricket rankings across all formats.