📢 ICC ODI Rankings Latest News (August 2025)
The ICC ODI Rankings 2025 have taken the cricketing world by storm with dramatic changes and unexpected moments.
South Africa’s seasoned spinner Keshav Maharaj has reclaimed the No.1 spot among ODI bowlers, while a sudden technical glitch temporarily removed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the batting charts, sparking retirement rumors.
🌟 Keshav Maharaj Back at No.1 in Bowling Rankings
South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, at the age of 35, has made a sensational comeback to the top of the ODI bowling rankings. His recent match-winning performance of 5/33 against Australia in Cairns earned him the Player of the Match award and boosted his ICC rating.
This achievement highlights his consistency and control, proving that experience still plays a vital role in modern-day cricket. Maharaj now leads the chart with 687 points, followed by:
- Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka)
- Kuldeep Yadav (India)
- Bernard Scholtz (Namibia)
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
It is especially remarkable to see Namibia’s Scholtz in the Top 5, a huge boost for Associate Nations cricket.
🔥 Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli Missing – A Glitch, Not Retirement
Cricket fans were left stunned when the latest ICC ODI Rankings showed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli missing completely, sparking massive rumors of their retirement from ODI cricket. Social media went into overdrive, questioning if this was the end of an era.
However, the ICC quickly clarified that it was a technical glitch in the system. Both legends have since been restored to their rightful positions:
- Shubman Gill – Rank 1 (784 points)
- Rohit Sharma – Rank 2 (756 points)
- Babar Azam – Rank 3 (739 points)
- Virat Kohli – Rank 4 (736 points)
This update reassures fans that the stalwarts of Indian cricket are still dominating the ODI scene.
📊 Current ICC ODI Rankings Snapshot
🏏 Top 5 ODI Batters
- Shubman Gill (India) – 784
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 756
- Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 739
- Virat Kohli (India) – 736
- Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa)
🎯 Top 5 ODI Bowlers
- Keshav Maharaj (South Africa) – 687
- Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka)
- Kuldeep Yadav (India)
- Bernard Scholtz (Namibia)
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
⚡ What This Means for World Cricket
The latest rankings underline the balance between youth and experience in international cricket. While Shubman Gill continues to dominate batting charts as the next-gen superstar, seasoned players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Keshav Maharaj are proving their longevity and class.
For Associate Nations, the rise of Bernard Scholtz into the Top 5 bowlers is a landmark achievement, showing that talent from beyond the Test-playing nations can shine on the global stage.
The ICC ODI Rankings 2025 remind us of cricket’s ever-evolving nature. From Keshav Maharaj’s incredible comeback to the technical glitch drama involving Rohit and Kohli, the rankings have created excitement, debates, and plenty of buzz in the cricketing community.
Fans can now look forward to upcoming ODI fixtures with even more anticipation, as the battle for supremacy continues both on the field and in the ICC charts.
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