Senior India batter Rohit Sharma dislodged compatriot Shubman Gill and Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran from the perch to claim the top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's ODI batter rankings for the first time in his illustrious career.

The 38-year-old created history as he rose two spots on the back of his unbeaten 121 in the third and final ODI against Australia in Sydney where he led his side to an emphatic nine-wicket triumph.

The 'Hitman' has always held a spot inside the top 10 for the majority of the last decade, before finally making it to the numero uno position. He was adjudged Player of The Series in the three-match ODI series Down Under, which India lost 1-2.

The former skipper was not the only India player to make some ground on the updated ICC rankings this

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