India, Oct. 29 -- Rohit Sharma climbed to the number one spot in the ICC Men's ODI batting rankings on 29th October 2025. This is after his stellar show in the three-match ODI series against Australia in their home ground. He is now up to 781 rating points, ahead of Ibrahim Zadran and Shubman Gill. The 38-year-old opener turned a late-career purple patch into an all-time mark.

This current climb up the ladder is historic on two counts: this is Rohit's first-ever stint at the ODI number 1 spot, and at 38 years and 182 days, he becomes the oldest batter in history to attain the spot. That age milestone is a big statement when it comes to Rohit's quality along with his longevity, especially in the format.

Rohit Sharma played two substantia...