New Delhi: ICC’s latest ODI rankings have been released and this time the battle for the top has become very close. Indian captain Shubman Gill missed becoming number 1 by just 1 rating point.
Mitchell remains at the first position with 802 rating points, while Gill is at the second position with 801 points. However, it is a matter of relief for the Indian batting that the ratings of both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have improved.
Did 1 point stop Gill’s reign?
Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand remains at number one with 802 points. Gill scored 188 runs in the series against England and also scored a half-century at Lord’s, but despite this he remained at second position with 801 points. India lost the series, but Gill’s form was tremendous. Cricket experts say that if Gill continues in this rhythm in the next few matches, then the number-1 position is not far away from him.
Did Rohit and Virat show their strength again?
The good news for Indian fans is that there are 3 Indians in the top 4. Rohit Sharma remains at third position and Virat Kohli remains at fourth position. Rohit had played a captaincy inning of 138 runs at Lord’s which increased his rating. Virat scored runs continuously in the entire series. Big innings did not come, but his ranking improved by 144 runs.
Did Joe Root show class again?
Former England captain Joe Root scored 249 runs in 3 matches against India and also became the Player of the Series. Due to this, he jumped 4 places to reach 8th position. Apart from him, Ben Duckett scored a century at Lord’s and Jacob Bethel also played good innings to gain in the ranking. Mitchell remains at the first position with 802 rating points, while Gill is at the second position with 801 points. However, it is a matter of relief for the Indian batting that the ratings of both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have improved.
What changed in the bowlers’ rankings?
There is movement in the bowling rankings too. England’s Joffra Archer moved up one place to third position. He took wickets continuously with the new ball against India. Rashid Khan remains at first position and Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed remains at second position. Gudakesh Moti of West Indies has come in the top 10 for the first time.
Was the all-rounder race also interesting?
New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell has moved up two places to third position among all-rounders. India’s Akshar Patel did wonders with both bat and ball in the England series and made a huge jump of 10 places. Overall, the latest rankings are showing that now every match, every innings in ODI is deciding the race for the top. The competition in all three categories – batting, bowling and all-rounder – has become tougher than before.