Rohit Sharma is no more the number 1 ODI batsman (Photo-PTI)
Daryl Mitchell: India’s legendary player Rohit Sharma has now stepped down from this position after being the number 1 ODI batsman for 3 weeks. Rohit Sharma did not remain at number 1 position in the latest ICC ODI rankings. His place has been taken by New Zealand’s middle order batsman Darrell Mitchell. Darrell Mitchell has managed to achieve the number 1 position with 782 rating points. The interesting thing is that Rohit Sharma is just one point behind him. Earlier, Darrell Mitchell was ranked number 3 but on the basis of his excellent performance against West Indies, he achieved the top position by defeating Rohit and Ibrahim Zadran.
History created after 47 years
You will be surprised to know that after 47 years a New Zealand batsman has become the number 1 ODI batsman. Earlier in 1979, Glenn Turner had become the number 1 ODI batsman and now Darrell Mitchell has achieved this feat. Darrell Mitchell is a New Zealand player who plays all three formats. So far this player has scored 2139 runs in 33 matches at an average of more than 44. In ODI, this player has scored 2338 runs at an average of 53.13. Mitchell has scored 7 centuries in ODIs.
Darrell Mitchell dominates the year 2025
Talking about Darrell Mitchell, this right-handed batsman is raining runs in the year 2025. This player has scored 761 runs in 16 innings this year at an average of 54.35. One century and 6 half-centuries have come from his bat.
Rohit has a chance
Well, Rohit Sharma has a chance to become the number 1 ODI batsman again. Rohit Sharma will be seen in the ODI series against South Africa from 30th November. If Rohit performs well in all three matches, then it is certain that Darrell Mitchell will be removed from the number 1 position.