This special report goes back to the historic moment when ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma first topped the ICC ODI batsman rankings. At 38, he became the oldest player to reach the milestone after a stellar performance in the ODI series against Australia that included an unbeaten hundred. The report examines the key performances that led to this achievement, including his record-breaking run at the 2019 World Cup, where he became the first batsman to score five centuries in a single tournament. A notable quote from the time highlights the magnitude of the event: “Rohit Sharma has created history by becoming the number one player in the ICC rankings for the first time ever in his career.” This milestone cemented his legacy as one of the greatest Indian cricketers of all time.
