Rohit Sharma Eyes Babar Azam's No.1 ODI Ranking As He Overtakes Shubman Gill 

Rohit Sharma (X.com)

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has achieved his career joint-best ICC rankings after claiming the No.2 spot in the ICC's newly released Men's ODI rankings. 

He surpassed his teammate and fellow India opener, Shubman Gill and is now just behind Pakistan's white-ball captain, Babar Azam, who currently sits at the number 1 spot with 824 points.

Previously, Rohit was sitting on the third spot however after latest heroics against Sri Lanka he climbed the ladder further with 765 points. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is at the No.4 spot along with Ireland's Harry Trector with 746 points.

Rohit Sharma Achieves Career Joint Best ICC Rankings

Discussing the India Tour of Sri Lanka, the recently concluded series left Indian fans in disbelief as their team, after an impressive 27-year streak, failed to secure a win in the ODI leg, marking a significant moment in cricket history.

However, Rohit Sharma's exemplary performance continued as he slammed 157 in three innings which included two half centuries. Shubman Gill on the hand scored 57 runs from three games.

Meanwhile, India is all set to host Bangladesh in a two-match Test series starting on September 18.

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