Fans were left stunned on August 20 when Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli vanished from the ICC ODI rankings. Just a week ago, Rohit was ranked 2nd and Kohli 4th, so their sudden disappearance left many confused. Some even wondered if they had retired, but it appears to be a technical glitch.
Previous Rankings
As of August 13, four Indians were in the top 10. Shubman Gill had 784 points, Rohit Sharma 756, Babar Azam 751 and Virat Kohli 736. In the latest update, only Gill and Shreyas Iyer remain in the top 10, while Babar has moved to 2nd place.
Rohit and Kohli Still Active
Both Rohit and Kohli played in the Champions Trophy in the UAE in February 2025. Rohit’s brilliant knock in the final secured India’s first ODI trophy in a decade. Kohli impressed in the group stages, guiding India through tough matches in Dubai.
Possible Technical Glitch
Analysts suggest this is most likely a system error in the ICC rankings rather than a performance-based change. The rankings are updated regularly, but glitches can occur. Both Rohit and Kohli remain active and key to India’s ODI team.
Social Media Reactions
The rankings update caused a storm online. Fans expressed shock and confusion, with one user tweeting, “How can Rohit and Kohli disappear from the rankings? This has to be a mistake!” Memes and jokes followed, turning concern into light-hearted humour.
India’s Batting Stars Still Strong
Despite the glitch, there is no doubt that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are still integral to India’s ODI side. Their disappearance from the rankings is temporary, and fans can be assured their batting heroes are going strong.
