Last week, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were among the top five in the ICC ODI rankings, but recent developments have shaken things up. The Indian cricket stars have been in the spotlight for months, mainly due to ongoing speculation about their retirements. Some reports have hinted that the upcoming ODI series against Australia could mark their farewell. While no official announcement has been made, rumors suggest they may not feature in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 plans.
Adding to the speculation, both Rohit and Virat Kohli have now dropped out of the ICC ODI rankings entirely—a surprising turn given they were in the top 10 just last week. Rohit previously held the second spot with 756 points, and Kohli was fourth with 736 points.
With them out of the rankings, Shubman Gill has emerged as India’s top-ranked batter in ODIs. Shreyas Iyer is the second Indian in the top ten, Virat Kohli placed sixth with 704 points, while KL Rahul sits 13th with 630 points. Meanwhile, Babar Azam, who had briefly lost the second spot to Rohit, has reclaimed his position.
Why Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Have Disappeared from the ICC ODI Rankings
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s absence from the ICC ODI rankings is due to a technical glitch on the ICC website. The issue is temporary, and the rankings will be corrected soon, restoring both players to their rightful positions.
For context, according to ICC ranking rules, a player can be removed from the list if they haven’t played within the qualifying period—12–15 months for Tests and 9–12 months for ODIs and T20Is.
Rohit and Virat Kohli last appeared in ODIs during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held in February–March. Both played crucial roles in India’s campaign, helping the team secure the title.
