In a surprising turn of events, cricket fans were left stunned as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were removed from the ICC ODI Men’s Batting Rankings on Wednesday. Both iconic Indian cricketers, who had long been fixtures in the top 10, saw their names disappear from the list. Rohit, who was previously ranked No. 2, and Kohli, No. 4, were not only dropped from the top 10 but were also nowhere to be found in the top 100, sparking widespread speculation about their potential retirement from the format.
Sudden Shift in Rankings Raises Questions
Just a week ago, both players were in the top 10, with Rohit even rising to No. 2 after Babar Azam’s poor series. The sudden disappearance of the duo from the rankings has led fans and experts to wonder about their future in the 50-over format. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer has benefited from the change, moving up to No. 6 from No. 8.
No Official Retirement Announcement Yet
The reason behind this surprising move remains unclear. Neither player has officially announced their retirement, nor have they been absent from cricket for any extended period. Both Rohit and Kohli played significant roles in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 victory. Yet, with the rise of younger talent like Shubman Gill, some are now questioning whether the two veterans will retain their spots in India’s ODI squad.
This development has prompted fans to speculate that this could be a sign of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stepping away from ODIs, marking the potential end of an era in Indian cricket.
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