India, Jan. 14 -- Virat Kohli's sensational form in ODI cricket has propelled him back to the top spot in the ICC batting rankings for the first time since July 2021. Kohli, who scored a stroke-filled 93 off 91 balls to set up India's win in the opening match of the three-ODI series against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday, replaced teammate Rohit Sharma to reclaim the throne.

This is the 11th time in his record-laden career that Kohli has topped the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings, following a stunning run in the format. After consecutive ducks against Australia in October last year, his first international appearances since the Champions Trophy, Kohli bounced back with a fluent 74 to help India end the ODI leg with a consolation win in...