New Delhi, India
India's captain, Rohit Sharma, has ascended to the second position in the latest ICC Men's One-Day International (ODI) batting rankings. This significant rise comes despite the 38-year-old having not played any competitive cricket since the 2025 IPL season. The updated rankings, released on 13 August 2025, show Sharma dethroning Pakistan's Babar Azam, who has slipped to number three after a series of low scores in the recently concluded ODI series against the West Indies in the Caribbean.
Shubman Gill firmly holds the number one position in the rankings with 784 points. Rohit Sharma now boasts 756 rating points, placing him 28 points behind Gill, while Babar Azam is close behind with 751 points in third place.
Former India captain Virat Kohli remains in fourth position with 736 points. India continues to show a strong presence in the top 15 of the men's ODI batting rankings, with Shreyas Iyer at eighth place and wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul occupying fifteenth.
Both Rohit and Kohli last featured in ODIs during India’s victorious Champions Trophy campaign and had previously retired from Test cricket midway through the 2025 IPL season. This notable ascent for Rohit occurs amidst ongoing discussions about his and Kohli's cricketing futures.
Middle-order batter Asif Ali has formally announced his retirement from international cricket, choosing to focus on domestic competitions and franchise leagues across the globe.
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the upcoming white-ball series against India and New Zealand due to a lower back injury. Cricket Australia confirmed that scans revealed bone stress in his lumbar region, forcing him into a rehabilitation program.
Fast bowler Vysakh Vijaykumar has been ruled out of the upcoming Duleep Trophy after failing to clear the mandatory yo-yo fitness test.
Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram lauded India’s Jasprit Bumrah as a world-class performer, while brushing aside comparisons between cricketers of different eras.
Fast bowler Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from T20 International cricket, stating that he will now concentrate on Test matches and One-Day Internationals to extend his playing career.
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Harbhajan Singh slammed former IPL chief Lalit Modi over the leak of the 2008 slapgate video, calling it a selfish move that unnecessarily revives a settled controversy.
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has reacted strongly after being criticised by Sreesanth’s wife, Bhuvneshwari Kumari, for posting a video linked to the 2013 “slapgate” incident. Modi defended his action, stating he had only “shared the truth” and that those upset with the video “cannot do anything about it.”
Kolkata Knight Riders’ batter Nitish Rana found himself at the center of social media attention after a heated on-field clash with Digvesh Rathi during a local cricket match. The incident quickly spread online, with Rana’s fellow Indian Premier League (IPL) players adding fuel to the fire through light-hearted but pointed reactions.
Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has been excluded from India’s latest T20I squad, with reports suggesting that the decision was influenced by his strong leadership credentials, which could complicate dynamics under new head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid has reportedly resigned from his role as mentor and coach of Rajasthan Royals following a reported dispute within the team over leadership, involving captain Sanju Samson and youngsters Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
India pacer Mohammed Siraj has opened up about the emotional turmoil he faced during the 2020-21 Australia tour, revealing how he was left grieving alone in a hotel room after the passing of his father.
Former French rugby star Bastien Chalureau has sparked widespread outrage after a video of him lifting a woman’s skirt at a public event went viral on social media.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finalized its travel list for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai, leaving out Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, and three other players.
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, who recently became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, has credited legendary grandmaster Viswanathan Anand for playing a crucial role in his journey
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