Rohit Sharma Becomes Oldest Ever ICC No. 1 ODI Batter, Surpasses Tendulkar’s Record
India’s cricketing stalwart Rohit Sharma has etched his name into the history books by becoming the oldest player to top the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. At 38 years and 182 days, Rohit dethroned Shubman Gill to claim the No. 1 spot, surpassing the previous record held by Sachin Tendulkar.
This milestone follows Rohit’s stellar performance in the recent ODI series against Australia, where he amassed 202 runs in three innings, including a match-winning century in Sydney. The innings marked his 33rd ODI century and 50th international hundred, further solidifying his legacy.
Rohit’s resurgence has been marked by a series of record-breaking feats:
- He now holds the record for most runs as an Indian opener (15,758), overtaking Virender Sehwag.
- He has equalled Tendulkar’s tally of 45 international hundreds as an opener.
- With 9 ODI centuries against Australia, he matches Tendulkar’s record in just 49 innings.
- His Sydney century makes him the second-oldest Indian to score an ODI hundred.
- He leads all visiting batters with 14 ODI hundreds in SENA countries.
Rohit’s rise to the top saw him gain 36 rating points, moving from 741 to 781. Gill, who had held the top spot since late 2023, now ranks third behind Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran.
This achievement not only highlights Rohit’s enduring class and fitness but also reaffirms his place among cricket’s modern greats.
