What’s Behind the Shift?

The ladder climb came about as Babar Azam dropped to third place, following a disappointing ODI series against the West Indies, in which he scored a mere 56 runs across three innings. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill maintains his top spot with 784 rating points, while Rohit now holds 756 points, trailing Gill by just 28.

Rankings at a Glance

Rank	Player	Rating Points
1	Shubman Gill	784
2	Rohit Sharma	756
3	Babar Azam	751

Also rounding out the top 10 are Virat Kohli (4th) and Shreyas Iyer (8th), with KL Rahul close behind at 15th.

Speculation Amid Retirement Rumours

This ranking update arrives amid swirling speculation about Rohit’s ODI future. Having already retired from Tests and T20Is, the veteran’s ODI future is under scrutiny, with rumors suggesting a possible retirement post-India’s upcoming tour of Australia. Still, the new ranking suggests he remains a formidable force in the 50-over format.

Cricketing Significance

For Rohit, the move to No. 2 is not just a number—it’s a testament to longevity, consistency, and the delayed dividends of past performances. More importantly, it reaffirms his place in India’s ODI setup, even amid aging concerns and rising competition.

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