Kohli’s heroics against Pakistan rewarded as India continue rankings dominance
India batting superstar Virat Kohli has moved back inside the top five on the list for ODI batters following the latest update to the ICC Men's Player Rankings.
India batting superstar Virat Kohli has moved back inside the top five on the list for ODI batters following the latest update to the ICC Men's Player Rankings.
Hailing Virat Kohli’s chase masterclass in the high-octane clash against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, Australia’s World Cup-winning skipper Ricky Ponting has said that there is no way one can write the iconic right-hander off easily.
Virat Kohli saved his best for the high stakes ICC Champions Trophy match against Pakistan, and in the process ended his ODI century drought in emphatic fashion with an undefeated ton to help India romp home in style.
After slamming his 51st ODI century in India’s comprehensive six-wicket win over Pakistan, the talismanic Virat Kohli said that he felt good to bat in a solid manner in an important game for his team, where his main job was to control the middle overs against the spinners.
Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100* off 111 balls powered India to a thrilling victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Currently ranked fourth in the ICC Test rankings, Australia's newfound Number 3 started the year in 110th place.
Meanwhile, many Bollywood celebrities were spotted in Switzerland, including Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan and Varun Dhawan.
Two Afghanistan all-rounders also made the team.
With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma leading the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings, the dominance of the Indian batters has been there for all to witness.
With 928 points, Kohli is way ahead of second-placed Australian maestro Steve Smith (911) and New Zealand's inspirational skipper Kane Williamson (822).
