Rohit Sharma Climbs to Second in ICC ODI Rankings
In the recent ODI series against Sri Lanka, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was the standout performer for Team India. Despite his consistent efforts, including two consecutive half-centuries, India lost the series. Rohit’s impressive performance, however, significantly boosted his position in the ICC ODI batsman rankings. He surpassed Shubman Gill to reach the second spot, putting pressure on Pakistan’s Babar Azam, who currently holds the top position.
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Career-Best Ranking for Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma achieved a career-best ranking by securing second in the ICC ODI rankings. His highest score in the three-match series against Sri Lanka was 157 runs. On the other hand, Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka, who scored a century during the series, climbed to eighth in the rankings. Rohit, at 37 years old, continues to lead in the Test rankings, further showcasing his exceptional form.
Upcoming Challenges for Team India
Sri Lanka’s victory over India was historic, as it was their first series win against India in 27 years. The last time India lost a bilateral series to Sri Lanka was in 1997. The Indian team now looks forward to their upcoming Test and T20 series against Bangladesh at home, followed by a tour from England for the T20 and ODI series early next year.
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India’s Upcoming Schedule:
Bangladesh Tour of India:
- 1st Test: September 19-24, Chennai
- 2nd Test: September 27-October 1, Kanpur
- 1st T20I: October 6, Gwalior
- 2nd T20I: October 9, Delhi
- 3rd T20I: October 12, Hyderabad
England Tour of India:
- 1st T20I: January 22, Kolkata
- 2nd T20I: January 25, Chennai
- 3rd T20I: January 28, Rajkot
- 4th T20I: January 31, Pune
- 5th T20I: February 2, Mumbai
- 1st ODI: February 6, Nagpur
- 2nd ODI: February 9, Cuttack
- 3rd ODI: February 12, Ahmedabad
Team India will return to ODI action early next year, aiming to bounce back after their recent setbacks
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