From Josh Hazlewood to Tim Southee, here is list of five bowlers to dismiss Virat Kohli most times in international cricket. The list also consists of top names like Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali and James Anderson as they got the better of Virat Kohli on multiple occasions. 

From Josh Hazlewood to Tim Southee, 5 bowlers to dismiss Virat Kohli most times in international cricket

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, meet the five highest individual scorers in Asia Cup T20I history. The list also features batters from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Hong Kong.

Top 5 highest individual scores in Asia Cup T20I – Babar ranks second, but not from Pakistan

Blind ranking anything can be costly and make headlines, and although it didn’t cost anyone a thing here, it did raise a few eyebrows. AB de Villiers, a former South Africa captain and RCB veteran (in the IPL), recently made it to the top spot on all publications for placing himself ahead of One-Day giant and batting God Sachin Tendulkar, the highest run-scorer in the 50-over format. He also named three Indian captains among the top ten (he picked), which also included two Australians, a fellow South African and one each from Sri Lanka and Pakistan.&nbsp;De Villiers was a great batter, perhaps the most gifted and unique known to this game, and even though he broke several batting records during his time as an international player, he failed to put his hands on an ICC trophy, having come agonisingly close during the 2014 T20 WC and 2015 ODI WC. As a batter, he also accomplished feats that look unlikely to be broken, with the record of the fastest ODI hundred (in 31 balls) and 150 (64 balls) belonging to him.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/verdict-on-pakistan-cricket-haider-ali-involvement-in-uk-rape-case-is-out-1756987185666">Verdict on Pakistan cricket Haider Ali's involvement in UK rape case is out, batter is…</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, appearing on Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali’s ‘Beard Before Wicket’ podcast, De Villiers took on a challenge to blind rank the ten ODI batters, with a stipulation that was to consider the post-2000 versions of all mentioned batters. &nbsp;The English duo started with a bang, mentioning Sachin’s name to begin the proceedings. Although Tendulkar realised his dream of winning an ODI World Cup in 2011, his best years as a batter came between 1990 and 2000, with De Villiers also considering this factor before placing him fourth on the list and saying, “Here we go again, I see the headlines already. If I go 9, I’m in trouble.” &nbsp;De Villiers, however, did a bit of justice to his list by placing Virat Kohli at the top, followed by him and Ricky Ponting at the third spot. He put his countryman Hashim Amla below Sachin, with Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni following him. Meanwhile, Kumar Sangakkara, Babar Azam and David Warner filled the last three places, with the Protean legend saying, “Not a bad list,” after wrapping up the rankings. &nbsp;Watch Video –

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<h3>Here is AB de Villiers’ full blind ranking of ODI batters post-2000 -</h3><ul><li>Virat Kohli</li><li>AB de Villiers</li><li>Ricky Ponting</li><li>Sachin Tendulkar</li><li>Hashim Amla</li><li>Rohit Sharma</li><li>MS Dhoni</li><li>Kumar Sangakkara</li><li>Babar Azam</li><li>David Warner</li></ul>

AB de Villiers was a great batter, perhaps the most gifted and unique known to this game, and even though he broke several batting records during his time as an international player, he failed to put his hands on an ICC trophy.

Blind ranking anything can be costly and make headlines, and although it didn’t cost anyone a thing here, it did raise a few eyebrows. AB de Villiers, a former South Africa captain and RCB veteran (in the IPL), recently made it to the top spot on all publications for placing himself ahead of One-Day giant and batting God Sachin Tendulkar, the highest run-scorer in the 50-over format. He also named three Indian captains among the top ten (he picked), which also included two Australians, a fellow South African and one each from Sri Lanka and Pakistan. De Villiers was a great batter, perhaps the most gifted and unique known to this game, and even though he broke several batting records during his time as an international player, he failed to put his hands on an ICC trophy, having come agonisingly close during the 2014 T20 WC and 2015 ODI WC. As a batter, he also accomplished feats that look unlikely to be broken, with the record of the fastest ODI hundred (in 31 balls) and 150 (64 balls) belonging to him. Also read | Verdict on Pakistan cricket Haider Ali's involvement in UK rape case is out, batter is… Meanwhile, appearing on Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali’s ‘Beard Before Wicket’ podcast, De Villiers took on a challenge to blind rank the ten ODI batters, with a stipulation that was to consider the post-2000 versions of all mentioned batters. The English duo started with a bang, mentioning Sachin’s name to begin the proceedings. Although Tendulkar realised his dream of winning an ODI World Cup in 2011, his best years as a batter came between 1990 and 2000, with De Villiers also considering this factor before placing him fourth on the list and saying, “Here we go again, I see the headlines already. If I go 9, I’m in trouble.” De Villiers, however, did a bit of justice to his list by placing Virat Kohli at the top, followed by him and Ricky Ponting at the third spot. He put his countryman Hashim Amla below Sachin, with Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni following him. Meanwhile, Kumar Sangakkara, Babar Azam and David Warner filled the last three places, with the Protean legend saying, “Not a bad list,” after wrapping up the rankings. Watch Video –

AB de Villiers was a great batter, perhaps the most gifted and unique known to this game, and even though he broke several batting records during his time as an international player, he failed to put his hands on an ICC trophy.

Blind ranking ODI batters makes RCB hero a villain, who rates himself better than Sachin Tendulkar

From Suryakumar Yadav to Virat Kohli, here is a list of five unique Indian batters with most T20I runs in a calendar year. The honourable list also features the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. 

From Suryakumar Yadav to Virat Kohli, 5 unique Indian batters with most T20I runs in a calendar year

One of the most popular eateries in Mumbai, Bastian is shutting shop. The restaurant is co-owned by Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra. Here are other similar celeb-owned restaurants across the world that are popular places for dining. 

Shilpa Shetty owned popular eatery Bastian shuts shop; 5 other restaurants owned by Indian celebrities that are loved by diners

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five unique Indian batters with 2000+ international runs in a calendar year. The list also features legendary batters like Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar.

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 unique Indian batters with 2000+ international runs in a calendar year

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, here is a look at Indian batters with most ODI runs at single venue. The list also features the likes of Mohammad Azharuddin and Navjot Singh Sidhu. 

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, Indian batters with most ODI runs at single venue

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) winning their maiden IPL title in 2025 was a moment former India skipper Virat Kohli had been waiting for 18 years. The trophy win was an emotional and historic day in the franchise and players' history but was mired by an unfortunate incident. The celebration planned after the maiden IPL title win turned ugly as a stampede broke out outside RCB's home ground M Chinnaswamy stadium. In the deadly stampede, 11 people lost their lives and RCB's historic day became associated with tragedy. Kohli, who was inside the stadium during the incident, has described the 'heartbreak' as part of franchise's story now.<h2>Virat Kohli reacts to RCB title celebration stampede</h2>The stampede broke out after a huge crowd gathered outside the Chinnaswamy stadium to celebrate RCB's maiden IPL title win. The unfortunate day of June 4 soon became tragic story where lives were lost. In the aftermath, RCB were blamed for poor management and ignoring city management's advice regarding the celebration.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-to-play-in-bbl-spinner-reportedly-in-talks-with-australia-based-league-1756884466933">Ashwin to play in BBL? Spinner reportedly in talks with Australia-based league</a>Reacting to the stampede, Kohli, via a release by RCB, said: "Nothing in life really prepares you for a heartbreak like June 4th. What should've been the happiest moment in our franchise's history... turned into something tragic. I've been thinking of and praying for the families of those we lost... and for our fans who were injured. Your loss is part of our story now. Together, we will move forward with care, respect and responsibility,"<h2>Bengaluru loses Women's ODI World Cup matches</h2>After the incident, Bengaluru - which is the country one of the most premier grounds - has fallen out of favour. The venue has lost hosting rights of upcoming Women's ODI World Cup matches as well as local Maharaja T20 games too. It will be a long road to recovery for the city to become a cricket venue again which will require better crowd management from both, the team and the ever expanding city of passionate cricket fans.

RCB player Virat Kohli, in a statement about RCB title win celerbration stampede on June 4 in which 11 people lost live, has called the tragedy a heartbreak and the loss ‘part of our story’.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) winning their maiden IPL title in 2025 was a moment former India skipper Virat Kohli had been waiting for 18 years. The trophy win was an emotional and historic day in the franchise and players' history but was mired by an unfortunate incident. The celebration planned after the maiden IPL title win turned ugly as a stampede broke out outside RCB's home ground M Chinnaswamy stadium. In the deadly stampede, 11 people lost their lives and RCB's historic day became associated with tragedy. Kohli, who was inside the stadium during the incident, has described the 'heartbreak' as part of franchise's story now. Virat Kohli reacts to RCB title celebration stampede The stampede broke out after a huge crowd gathered outside the Chinnaswamy stadium to celebrate RCB's maiden IPL title win. The unfortunate day of June 4 soon became tragic story where lives were lost. In the aftermath, RCB were blamed for poor management and ignoring city management's advice regarding the celebration. Also Read - Ashwin to play in BBL? Spinner reportedly in talks with Australia-based league Reacting to the stampede, Kohli, via a release by RCB, said: "Nothing in life really prepares you for a heartbreak like June 4th. What should've been the happiest moment in our franchise's history... turned into something tragic. I've been thinking of and praying for the families of those we lost... and for our fans who were injured. Your loss is part of our story now. Together, we will move forward with care, respect and responsibility," Bengaluru loses Women's ODI World Cup matches After the incident, Bengaluru - which is the country one of the most premier grounds - has fallen out of favour. The venue has lost hosting rights of upcoming Women's ODI World Cup matches as well as local Maharaja T20 games too. It will be a long road to recovery for the city to become a cricket venue again which will require better crowd management from both, the team and the ever expanding city of passionate cricket fans.

RCB player Virat Kohli, in a statement about RCB title win celebration stampede on June 4 in which 11 people lost live, has called the tragedy a heartbreak and the loss ‘part of our story’.

Virat Kohli says RCB title win celebration stampede tragedy 'part of our story now'

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, here is a list of five Indian batters with 1000+ ODI runs vs Australia. The honourable list also consists legendary names like Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni and Shikhar Dhawan. 

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with 1000+ ODI runs vs Australia

Out-of-favour Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi has reacted to the shocking retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, after the duo called time on their Test career in May. Both Rohit and Virat announced their retirement from the red-ball format before the England series, leaving a huge hole to fill in. However, neither Virat nor Rohit got a farewell match as the last series happened to be in Australia, where India lost 3-1.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Bishnoi reacts to sacking</h2>“It is actually shocking, because you always want to see them retire from the field. For such big legends, you want them to leave while still being on the field; that looks much better. And what both of them have done for India, in my view, there is no one even close,” Bishnoi said on the Game Changers podcast.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;Bishnoi, who has been a feature in the Indian T20I side, was dropped from the Asia Cup 2025 squad, which was announced on Aug 19. He was left out of the squad in favour of Kukdeep Yadav and Axar Patel, while the Indian team relies on the services of Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Rana and Arshdeep Singh. Shivam Dube is another player who was included with Abhishek Sharma, and is another spin option in the team.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;For Rohit, the MCG Test match turned out to be his last for the Indian team, while Virat’s last appearance was in the Sydney Test. They both were in contention to be in the Indian team for the England tour, but in May, they abruptly decided to retire from the format. ‘They are now likely to be in the Indian team for the Australian tour that starts on October 19, with Rohit set to lead in the ODI format.

Ravi Bishnoi, who has been a feature in the Indian T20I side, was dropped from the Asia Cup 2025 squad, which was announced on Aug 19. 

Out-of-favour Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi has reacted to the shocking retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, after the duo called time on their Test career in May. Both Rohit and Virat announced their retirement from the red-ball format before the England series, leaving a huge hole to fill in. However, neither Virat nor Rohit got a farewell match as the last series happened to be in Australia, where India lost 3-1. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Bishnoi reacts to sacking “It is actually shocking, because you always want to see them retire from the field. For such big legends, you want them to leave while still being on the field; that looks much better. And what both of them have done for India, in my view, there is no one even close,” Bishnoi said on the Game Changers podcast. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Bishnoi, who has been a feature in the Indian T20I side, was dropped from the Asia Cup 2025 squad, which was announced on Aug 19. He was left out of the squad in favour of Kukdeep Yadav and Axar Patel, while the Indian team relies on the services of Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Rana and Arshdeep Singh. Shivam Dube is another player who was included with Abhishek Sharma, and is another spin option in the team. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out For Rohit, the MCG Test match turned out to be his last for the Indian team, while Virat’s last appearance was in the Sydney Test. They both were in contention to be in the Indian team for the England tour, but in May, they abruptly decided to retire from the format. ‘ They are now likely to be in the Indian team for the Australian tour that starts on October 19, with Rohit set to lead in the ODI format.

Ravi Bishnoi, who has been a feature in the Indian T20I side, was dropped from the Asia Cup 2025 squad, which was announced on Aug 19.&nbsp;

'It is actually shocking': Ravi Bishnoi reacts on Rohit, Virat not getting farewell match

From Virat Kohli to Steve Smith, here's a look at the top six players who played in five or more ICC finals.

From Virat Kohli to Steve Smith, 6 players who played in five or more ICC finals

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, meet the top five players with the most Player of the Match awards in international cricket. The elite list comprises Sanath Jayasuriya, Jacques Kallis and Kumar Sangakkara as well.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, meet 5 players with most Player of the Match awards

From Virat Kohli to Cheteshwar Pujara, here's a look at the top six shocking retirements in international cricket in 2025.

From Virat Kohli to Cheteshwar Pujara, 6 shocking retirements in international cricket in 2025

From Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill, here's a look at the top four Indian batters fastest to 5000 runs in T20s.This list also includes KL Rahul and Suresh Raina.

Indian batters fastest to 5000 runs in T20s, Kohli is third, check who tops the list

After Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all formats, here is a look at seven batters with the most runs for India in the Test format. The list features legendary names like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, 7 batters with more Test runs than Cheteshwar Pujara

Several Indian players have tasted success almost everywhere and against everyone; however, let’s see who tops the list for most Test wins in SENA countries. 

From Pujara to Pant, meet 6 Indian players with most Test wins in SENA countries

From maiden Test series win in Australia to most double centuries by an Indian, have a look at Virat Kohli's top achievements in his illustrious Test career.

Virat’s top Test records: Celebrating 17 glorious years of King Kohli in international cricket

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here's a look at the top six highest-paid cricketers by national contracts.

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, 6 highest-paid cricketers by national contracts

The talks surrounding the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI career have come to rest after Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-president Rajeev Shukla opened up on the topic. Speaking on a podcast, Shukla asserted that BCCI does not force players to retire while also insisting both Virat and Rohit will be available for the next ODI series, which will be played in Australia. Both Rohit and Virat are rumoured to retire from the ODI format, having already called time on their Test and T20I careers.<h2>Rohit-Virat to continue playing in ODIs</h2>"Woh retire kaha hue (When did they retire)? Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will both play one-dayers. So, if they are playing, why are you worried about a farewell series? Yes, they have retired from two formats in phases, but they are playing in ODIs, right? No need to overthink about it," Shukla said on the podcast on the sidelines of the UPT20 as quoted by NDTV.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;"Our policy at BCCI is very clear. We don't tell any player to retire. A player himself makes that call. He has to decide, and we respect that. We can only decide something when it's official. Virat Kohli is extremely fit, and Rohit Sharma has been playing so well. Why are you worried about the farewell?"&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;Both Virat and Rohit last played for India during the Champions Trophy 2025 as they helped the Men in Blue to clinch their third title. Since then, the duo has not played for India, having called time on their Test career in May. They also retired from the T20I format in June 2024 after the T20 World Cup, meaning they are only available in ODIs.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;India’s next ODI series is against Australia when they tour Down Under in November. India’s next home series in ODIs will be against South Africa in November, which means the duo will have the opportunity to play on Indian soil.

Both Virat and Rohit last played for India during the Champions Trophy 2025 as they helped the Men in Blue to clinch their third title. Since then, the duo has not played for India, having called time on their Test career in May. 

The talks surrounding the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI career have come to rest after Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-president Rajeev Shukla opened up on the topic. Speaking on a podcast, Shukla asserted that BCCI does not force players to retire while also insisting both Virat and Rohit will be available for the next ODI series, which will be played in Australia. Both Rohit and Virat are rumoured to retire from the ODI format, having already called time on their Test and T20I careers. Rohit-Virat to continue playing in ODIs "Woh retire kaha hue (When did they retire)? Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will both play one-dayers. So, if they are playing, why are you worried about a farewell series? Yes, they have retired from two formats in phases, but they are playing in ODIs, right? No need to overthink about it," Shukla said on the podcast on the sidelines of the UPT20 as quoted by NDTV. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details "Our policy at BCCI is very clear. We don't tell any player to retire. A player himself makes that call. He has to decide, and we respect that. We can only decide something when it's official. Virat Kohli is extremely fit, and Rohit Sharma has been playing so well. Why are you worried about the farewell?" ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out Both Virat and Rohit last played for India during the Champions Trophy 2025 as they helped the Men in Blue to clinch their third title. Since then, the duo has not played for India, having called time on their Test career in May. They also retired from the T20I format in June 2024 after the T20 World Cup, meaning they are only available in ODIs. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) India’s next ODI series is against Australia when they tour Down Under in November. India’s next home series in ODIs will be against South Africa in November, which means the duo will have the opportunity to play on Indian soil.

Both Virat and Rohit last played for India during the Champions Trophy 2025 as they helped the Men in Blue to clinch their third title. Since then, the duo has not played for India, having called time on their Test career in May.&nbsp;

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirms Virat, Rohit's availability for ODIs, says 'no need to...'

From Lionel Messi to Marcelo Vieira, have a look at the top ten athletes with the most followers on Instagram. There is only one cricketer who features in this list.

Top 10 athletes with most followers on Instagram: Kohli ranks fourth, check who tops the list

From Virat Kohli to Babar Azam, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2025.

From Virat Kohli to Babar Azam, top 5 batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2025

From Ricky Ponting to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five captains with best winning percentage in international cricket.

Captains with best winning percentage in international cricket, check who tops list, Hint: Its not Kohli, Ponting

Strange things happen in today’s world, and something similar occurred to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma – the two stalwarts of Indian Cricket - when their names mysteriously vanished from the latest ICC ODI Rankings (released on Wednesday) for batters, with the apex body also issuing a clarification over the same. Despite sitting in second (Rohit) and fourth (Kohli) places, respectively, on the list last week, their names were missing from the top ten, triggering confusion and speculation among the fans on social media. The fans wondered whether this was a technical glitch or if the ICC did it intentionally.&nbsp;Per Hindustan Times, an ICC spokesperson admitted the mistake, “There was an error in our rankings tables today, but it has been rectified,” the official said.<h3>What happened? &nbsp;</h3>On Wednesday (Aug 20), the ICC released the latest rankings for ODI batters, with Rohit and Kohli nowhere to be found. Already placed in the top five, alongside the ranked number one batter, Shubman Gill, their names going missing from the list surprised everyone. Considering their international retirement talks have made headlines lately (with none having announced it yet), it is clear that it was a technical glitch from the ICC’s end.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohammad-rizwan-after-asia-cup-snub-ex-pakistan-captain-joins-cpl-side-as-fazalhaq-farooqi-replacement-1755753871056">After Asia Cup snub, ex-Pakistan captain joins CPL side as Fazalhaq Farooqi's replacement</a> &nbsp;Although neither is part of the Tests and T20I anymore, One-Day Cricket is the only format they feature in. Having last played the ODIs in February (during the Champions Trophy in the UAE), both played pivotal roles in helping India reign supreme and create history with the most CT titles (3) among all teams. &nbsp;The ICC, however, has rectified their mistake, with both back on the list of top-ranked ODI batters in their respective spots. Meanwhile, when this error occurred, Babar Azam, the former Pakistan captain, was placed just behind Gill in the second position. &nbsp;The current top ten list, however, includes four Indians, with Shreyas Iyer being the fourth, sitting in the eighth spot. Per the latest report, <a href="Shreyas Iyer leads race to replace Rohit Sharma as India’s next ODI captain - Report">Iyer has emerged as BCCI’s first choice pick for the ODI captaincy</a> after Rohit Sharma, even ahead of Shubman Gill, who was to assume all-format captaincy. Although Gill has already taken over the Test captaincy from Rohit since his retirement, he is in line to be Suryakumar’s replacement in the shortest format.&nbsp;

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam jumped to the second spot in the ODI rankings in Wednesday's release. 

Strange things happen in today’s world, and something similar occurred to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma – the two stalwarts of Indian Cricket - when their names mysteriously vanished from the latest ICC ODI Rankings (released on Wednesday) for batters, with the apex body also issuing a clarification over the same. Despite sitting in second (Rohit) and fourth (Kohli) places, respectively, on the list last week, their names were missing from the top ten, triggering confusion and speculation among the fans on social media. The fans wondered whether this was a technical glitch or if the ICC did it intentionally. Per Hindustan Times, an ICC spokesperson admitted the mistake, “There was an error in our rankings tables today, but it has been rectified,” the official said. What happened? On Wednesday (Aug 20), the ICC released the latest rankings for ODI batters, with Rohit and Kohli nowhere to be found. Already placed in the top five, alongside the ranked number one batter, Shubman Gill, their names going missing from the list surprised everyone. Considering their international retirement talks have made headlines lately (with none having announced it yet), it is clear that it was a technical glitch from the ICC’s end. Also read | After Asia Cup snub, ex-Pakistan captain joins CPL side as Fazalhaq Farooqi's replacement Although neither is part of the Tests and T20I anymore, One-Day Cricket is the only format they feature in. Having last played the ODIs in February (during the Champions Trophy in the UAE), both played pivotal roles in helping India reign supreme and create history with the most CT titles (3) among all teams. The ICC, however, has rectified their mistake, with both back on the list of top-ranked ODI batters in their respective spots. Meanwhile, when this error occurred, Babar Azam, the former Pakistan captain, was placed just behind Gill in the second position. The current top ten list, however, includes four Indians, with Shreyas Iyer being the fourth, sitting in the eighth spot. Per the latest report, Iyer has emerged as BCCI’s first choice pick for the ODI captaincy after Rohit Sharma, even ahead of Shubman Gill, who was to assume all-format captaincy. Although Gill has already taken over the Test captaincy from Rohit since his retirement, he is in line to be Suryakumar’s replacement in the shortest format.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam jumped to the second spot in the ODI rankings in Wednesday's release.&nbsp;

How did Rohit and Kohli go missing from latest ODI rankings list? ICC clarifies

India’s star duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are no longer part of the ICC’s latest ODI batters’ rankings as they suffered a major blow in the latest announcement made on Wednesday (Aug 20). Virat and Rohit, who played a key role in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 title win in March, will no longer be part of the ODI rankings until they again play for the Men in Blue. On the other hand, Shubman Gill leads the chart as he maintains his top spot in the ICC ODI batters’ rankings.

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ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a><h2>Why Rohit, Virat disappeared from ICC ODI batters ranking?</h2>Unconfirmed at the time of writing, the ICC has removed both Virat and Rohit from the ODI rankings as they haven’t played in the current qualifying cycle. However, that said, they have played for India in the Champions Trophy in March, after which they haven’t played any international cricket. Few reports have suggested that there is a glitch in ICC software, as both Virat and Rohit were part of the ICC rankings last week. &nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;According to last week’s rankings, Rohit was second on the list while Virat occupied fourth spot with 736 ranking points. However, they are no longer part of the rankings in the ODI set-up despite not announcing their retirements.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Gill leads the chart</h2>As things stand, India’s Test captain Shubman Gill is top of the ICC ODI rankings with 784 ranking points. He is followed by Babar Azam in the second spot with 739 ranking points. India’s only other representative in the top 10 is Shreyas Iyer, another member of the Champions Trophy-winning squad. Iyer is sitting sixth in the ranking with 704 points.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) released its latest ODI rankings with few surprises, as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's names were omitted from the list despite still being active cricketers in the 50-over format.

India’s star duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are no longer part of the ICC’s latest ODI batters’ rankings as they suffered a major blow in the latest announcement made on Wednesday (Aug 20). Virat and Rohit, who played a key role in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 title win in March, will no longer be part of the ODI rankings until they again play for the Men in Blue. On the other hand, Shubman Gill leads the chart as he maintains his top spot in the ICC ODI batters’ rankings.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) released its latest ODI rankings with few surprises, as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's names were omitted from the list despite still being active cricketers in the 50-over format.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma disappear from latest ICC ODI batters ranking for THIS reason; Shubman Gill tops the chart

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