Shubman Gill Slips Further in ICC ODI Rankings, Rohit Sharma Firmly at No. 1

Shubman Gill’s struggle with form in the ODI series against Australia has cost him dearly in the latest ICC rankings. The young Indian opener, who recently lost his No. 1 ranking, has now slipped one more spot to fourth place in the latest ODI batsmen rankings. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has overtaken both Gill and Babar Azam to climb to third position.

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma continues to dominate at the top. The Indian skipper has retained his No. 1 spot with 781 rating points, maintaining the position he achieved for the first time in his career last week. Rohit’s stellar performances in the ODI series against Australia — including a half-century and a century — helped him secure this milestone.

Daryl Mitchell, on the other hand, has been in phenomenal touch. His two consecutive half-centuries against England not only helped New Zealand clinch the series but also boosted his rankings. Mitchell amassed 178 runs at an average of 178, positioning himself as a strong challenger to Rohit’s crown.

Rohit will now look to extend his lead when India face South Africa in a three-match ODI series next month.

India’s dominance in ICC ODI Rankings:
India currently boasts three batsmen in the top 10 — Rohit Sharma (1), Shubman Gill (4), and Virat Kohli (6). Among bowlers, Kuldeep Yadav has climbed one position to reach No. 6, while Rashid Khan of Afghanistan continues to lead the bowling charts.

Gill’s prolonged lean patch:
Despite his success in the Test format, Shubman Gill’s poor form in limited-overs cricket continues. Since the Asia Cup, he has failed to score a single fifty in his last 11 white-ball innings. His ODI performance against Australia was particularly disappointing, with just 43 runs across three matches. In the ongoing T20I series, he began with a promising 37 but managed only 20 runs in the next two games.