Updated On: 15 January, 2026 08:49 AM IST | Dubai | PTI
At 37, this marks his return to the No. 1 position for the first time since July 2021, while former skipper Rohit has slipped to third spot

Virat Kohli
India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings for batters, replacing Rohit Sharma, after scoring a brilliant half-century against New Zealand in the first match of the three-game series in Vadodara.
At 37, this marks his return to the No. 1 position for the first time since July 2021, while former skipper Rohit has slipped to third spot.