Rohit Sharma becomes oldest-ever No. 1 ODI batter, replaces Shubman Gill at top

Rohit Sharma Becomes Oldest-Ever No. 1 ODI Batter

Rohit Sharma has become the world's No. 1 ranked ODI batter for the first time in his career.

The former India captain reached the summit of the latest ICC Men's ODI Batter Rankings on Wednesday, becoming the oldest cricketer to achieve the feat at 38 years and 182 days.

Rohit climbed two places to displace current India skipper Shubman Gill, rising to the top on the back of his unbeaten century in the third and final ODI against Australia in Sydney.

Rohit led India to a dominant nine-wicket victory.

Author's summary: Rohit Sharma becomes oldest No. 1 ODI batter.

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