Virat Kohli Reclaims ODI World No. 1 Spot After Four-Year Wait

Virat Kohli’s sensational form in ODI cricket has propelled him back to the top spot in the ICC battling rankings for the first time since July 2021. Kohli who scored a stroke filled 93 off 91 balls to set up India’s win in the opening match of the 3 ODI series against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday replaced Rohit Sharma to reclaim the throne.

This is the 11th time in his record laden career that Kohli has topped the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings following a stunning run in the format. After consecutive ducks against Australia in October last year his first international appearances since the Champions trophy Kohli bounced back with a fluent 74 to help India end the ODI leg with a consolation win in Sydney. On his return to home soil he followed it up with scored 135 102 and an unbeatable 65 in the series against South Africa in November-December.