In a notable reshuffle of the ICC rankings, Rohit Sharma's brief reign as the world's top ODI batter has concluded. New Zealand's dynamic cricketer, Daryl Mitchell, has ascended to the top following a stellar performance against the West Indies.
Mitchell's recent century, his seventh in the format, has catapulted him past Rohit Sharma, earning him the World No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings. This achievement is significant for New Zealand cricket, marking him as the second player from the nation to achieve such a feat since Glenn Turner in 1979.
Rohit Sharma had recently reclaimed the top position after a remarkable century in Sydney. However, Mitchell's outstanding form has shifted the rankings, pushing Sharma down the list. While other New Zealand batters have reached the top five previously, none have secured the No. 1 rank, underscoring the importance of Mitchell's accomplishment.
Pakistan's ODI series victory over Sri Lanka also instigated significant movements. Mohammad Rizwan advanced five places to joint 22nd, while Fakhar Zaman moved up to joint 26th. In the bowling domain, Abrar Ahmed entered the top 10, and Haris Rauf improved to 23rd. Afghanistan's Rashid Khan remains at the helm of the ODI bowling rankings.
In the realm of Test cricket, South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma entered the top five Test batters for the first time after a resilient innings in Kolkata. India's Shubman Gill progressed to 11th place despite battling an injury. In the bowling segment, Jasprit Bumrah maintained his top Test ranking, with teammates Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also enhancing their standings. South Africa's Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer achieved significant gains, reflecting their competitive performances in recent Test matches.
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