Shubman Gill dethrones Daryl Mitchell, reclaims ODI No. 1 ranking after six months
Indian cricketer Shubman Gill has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings, overtaking New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell. The shift occurred after Mitchell missed the recent ODI series against the West Indies.
Why it matters
This ranking update highlights the current dominance of Indian batters in international cricket, with three players currently in the top five.
NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill has returned to the summit of the ICC ODI batting rankings, reclaiming the world No. 1 spot after six months by overtaking New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell in the latest update released on Wednesday.Gill now leads the rankings with 801 rating points, replacing Mitchell, who slips to second with 794 points after missing New Zealand's recently concluded ODI series against the West Indies.Gill back on top after Mitchell's reign endsThe ICC confirmed that Gill's rise came after Mitchell's absence from the Black Caps' latest ODI assignment in the Caribbean."There was some change at the top of the latest ODI rankings following the completion of the recent series between the West Indies and New Zealand as the absence of Black Caps' right-hander Daryl Mitchell saw Shubman Gill move back to become the No.1 ranked batter in 50-over cricket," the ICC said.The governing body also noted that…
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