India’s star batsman Virat Kohli has gained a major advantage in the ODI rankings released by the ICC, where he has moved to fourth place with the benefit of a place after an impressive performance against Pakistan and Australia in the current Champions Trophy.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has slipped two places down in this ranking. Before the event, Virat was ranked sixth in the ODI rankings, but now he has received the award for his great performance.
Virat scored a century against Pakistan
Virat Kohli started the Champions Trophy with a low score in the first match against Bangladesh, but in the second match he achieved his rhythm by scoring a brilliant century against the favorite Pakistan. After this, his score against New Zealand was also low, but the veteran batsman scored 84 runs in the semi -finals against Australia and won the team. He received the Player of the Match award for this innings.
Rohit’s ranking fell
Rohit was third in the ODI rankings at the beginning of the tournament. But he failed to take advantage of it. Due to the consecutive low score, Indian legendary players have slipped two places down with 745 rating points to fifth place. Rohit started in all matches for his team in the Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma was successful in getting the team a fast start but failed to convert his innings into a big score and that is why his ranking has declined drastically.
Varun Chakraborty climbed 143 places.
Spin bowler Varun Chakraborty’s Champions Trophy has been a great journey in 2 matches played so far in 2025. He took 5 wickets against New Zealand. In the semi -final match against Australia, he dismissed two batsmen, including Travis Head. This has made him a tremendous benefit in the ICC ODI bowling rankings. Varun Chakraborty has jumped 143 places, now he is in 96th position.
Mohammed Shami also benefited.
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami took 3 wickets in the Champions Trophy semi -finals. He has reached the top three places in the latest ranking. He is now ranked 11th with 609 rating points. While Kuldeep Yadav has slipped down in the latest rankings. He is the only Indian to finish top 10 in the ICC ODI bowling rankings. He has now come down to sixth place below three places with 637 rating points.
