Virat Kohli’s late-career revival gained significant traction on Wednesday as the former India captain ascended to No. 2 in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings, narrowing the gap with teammate Rohit Sharma after a remarkable one-day series against South Africa. Kohli’s advancement—up two spots—leaves him just eight rating points shy of Rohit, marking his closest attempt to reclaim the top position since being surpassed by Pakistan’s Babar Azam in April 2021.

The 37-year-old showcased his classic form throughout the three-match series, amassing 302 runs to comfortably earn the title of Player of the Series. Following consecutive centuries in Ranchi (135) and Guwahati (102), his unbeaten 65 in the Visakhapatnam finale not only concluded a flawless campaign but also solidified his hold on a

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