Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been demoted in ODI rankings [Source: AP]
In a significant development, young Indian batter Shubman Gill has progressed to the second position in the updated rankings. While former Pakistan captain Babar Azam continues to remain at the top, Gill follows him with a rating of 781 in the latest ODI rankings.
Kohli Falls 2 Places; Rohit Sharma Demoted Despite Century In Cuttack
India's Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma starred with the bat in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series, leading his side to a commanding win. However, despite Rohit's remarkable performance in the penultimate affair, Rohit has witnessed a demotion in the ICC rankings, claiming the third position in the standings.
Currently, Babar Azam is at the top of the pile with 786 ratings, with Gill and Rohit following him with 781 and 773 rating points. Meanwhile, legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli has been demoted by two spots to number six after his failure in the second ODI in Cuttack. Ireland's Harry Tector replaces him at number four.
Stylish Mumbai batter Shreyas Iyer has moved up one place, entering the top ten of the ODI rankings. Australian great Steve Smith has also witnessed promotion, moving one spot up to number fourteen on the list.
Rashid Remains At Top; Kuldeep, Siraj Witness Drastic Fall In Bowler Rankings
Afghanistan's spin maestro Rashid Khan leads the bowling chart with a rating point of 669. Maheesh Theekshana and Bernard Scholtz claim the second and third position, respectively, while Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj move three and four places down to fifth and tenth, respectively.