Former India skipper Rohit Sharma has vaulted to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings for the first time in his illustrious career, becoming, at 38, the oldest batter ever to hold the No. 1 position in the men’s rankings.

Rohit rose two spots following his unbeaten century in the third and final ODI against Australia in Sydney, where he guided India to a commanding nine-wicket victory. The veteran opener, in sublime touch alongside Virat Kohli (74 not out), struck 13 fours and three sixes to bring up his 33rd ODI ton.

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His latest performance propelled him past Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran and teammate Shubman Gill to claim the top spot, marking a milestone moment for the long-time top-10 regular. Ibrahim had briefly become the first Afghanistan batter to lead the ODI bat

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