Rohit Sharma climbs up the ladder to grab 5th place in ICC ODI rankings

After a scintillating performance with the bat in the recently-concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka, the interim skipper and specialist opener Rohit Sharma has climbed up to reach the fifth spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings.

Rohit Sharma’s mercurial double century helped India to level the series 1-1 over Sri Lanka in the second ODI, before Dhawan’s century helped clinch the series in Vizag last night.

The Hitman has gained two points to his credit and it is the first time that he has inched past the 800-point mark in his illustrious career. Rohit Sharma’s personal best was when he reached the third spot in February 2016.

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Following Rohit Sharma’s third double century in the 2nd ODI, he racked up the points and registered 825 points for the year. He finished the recent ODI series with 816 points.

Shikhar Dhawan, who was named the player of the series for his impressive 68 in the 2nd ODI and an unbeaten 100 in the third and final match against Sri Lanka, has also gained one position to reach the 14th spot.

India’s victory in the series decider was largely a thank to their bowlers, as the spin duo of Chahal and Yadav weaved their magic around the Lankan batsmen.

Yuzvendra Chahal’s finished the ODI series with 6 wickets to his kitty, helping him to leap ahead and reach the 28th spot of ODI bowlers.

Kuldeep Yadav also won big as he climbed 16 places up to achieve his career-best 56th place.

As far as Hardik Pandya is concerned, the all-rounder has gained 10 slots to reach his highest-ever 45th place.

Here is the list of ICC top-10 ODI batsman rankings:

1) Virat Kohli – 876
2) A.B. de Villiers -872
3) David Warner – 865
4) Babar Azam – 846
5) Rohit Sharma – 816
6) Quinton de Kock – 808
7) Joe Root – 802
8) Faf du Plessis – 773
9) Hashim Amla – 766
10) Kane Williamson – 760