India, Feb. 26 -- India star Virat Kohli received a massive reward for his heroic knock against Pakistan on Sunday in the ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy. Following the latest update to the ICC Men's Player Rankings, he moved back into the top five among ODI batters. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill remained at the top spot.

Kohli notched up his 51st ODI century on Sunday, fourth against Pakistan and a first in the Champions Trophy as India roared to a six-wicket win to seal their semifinal berth in the Champions Trophy. Following the knock of an unbeaten 100, Kohli moved one place on the latest rankings for ODI batters to stand in the fifth spot.

Kohli's ranking gain implied that as many as three India batters stand in the top five of the ICC ODI...