Kohli and Sharma dropped from ICC ODI Rankings: The New Cricket Landscape?

In a surprising turn of events, Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been omitted from the latest ICC ODI batting rankings. Despite their active statuses and recent prominent roles in the ODI format, they no longer feature in the top 100. The sudden development sparked confusion and speculation among fans.

Just a week ago, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were ranked second and fourth respectively in the ICC ODI batting rankings. Their abrupt removal, despite no formal retirement or inactivity, seems to be due to a technical glitch or mistake in the ICC’s ranking system.

Both players last participated in the ODI format during the ICC Champions Trophy in the UAE in February 2025. They played crucial roles in leading India to a title-winning campaign – Rohit scored a match-winning inning in the final, and Kohli demonstrated exceptional form during the group stages.

Despite their omission, Rohit and Kohli’s recent performances highlight their ongoing prowess in the ODI format. Until the previous update, Rohit was second to Shubman Gill in the ICC ODI batting charts, while Kohli was in the fourth spot with 736 rating points. With the recent rankings, Babar Azam moved to No.2 behind Gill, who retains the spot of top-ranked batter with 756 points.

The sudden removal of Sharma and Kohli has stirred a flurry of online reactions. Fans are speculating on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) if this is an oversight, a technical glitch, or a miscommunication on the part of the ICC. The ICC has not yet released any formal statement on the matter, further fueling the chatter.

The cricketing world eagerly awaits the next update and anticipates a rectification of the rankings. However, for now, the absence of India’s most prolific ODI duo from the global charts remains a mystery.