In a surprising development that has left cricket fans across the globe baffled, Indian cricket stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been removed from the latest ICC ODI batting rankings released on Wednesday. Just a week ago, Rohit was ranked No.2 and Kohli No.4 in the world. As of the August 20 update, neither player features even in the top 100, sparking widespread speculation and confusion across social media.
However, the updated rankings, which saw Babar Azam at No.2, are confirmed to have suffered a glitch in the system. Sharma and Kohli, as of August 20, 2025, are still active in the ODI format.
Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli last played in the ODI format in February, 2025, where they played the Champions Trophy in the UAE. Rohit played a sensational innings in the final of the tournament, guiding India to their first ICC ODI trophy in a decade.
Kohli on the other hand, was sensational in the group stages of the tournament, anchoring the Indian team in tricky conditions of the Dubai International Stadium, where teams like New Zealand and Australia gave the Men in Blue a run for their money.
