Rohit Sharma and Virt Kohli (ICC Photo) New Delhi: Indian cricket icons Rohit Sharma and Virt Kohli were briefly removed from the ICC ODI ranking on the center due to technical defects, although they were still active in the format. The error attracted attention when Sharma climbed to place 2 last week in the ODI ranking, while Kohli was fourth with 736 rating. Their sudden absence from the TOP 100 has created confusion because players are usually excluded from the list only after retirement.So far, Rohit has performed in eight ODIs in 2025, led India in three matches against England in February and leading the party to five consecutive victories in ICC Champions Trophy. Kohli also played seven ODI this year.In particular, the problem was limited to the ODI ranking, where they were both among the top four than they disappeared. The test and T20i graphs remained intact. While Sharma and Kohli have already retired from these two formats, they remain active in ODI.“A number of problems in the ranking of this week are currently being investigated,” ICC Wisden said.The anomaly was quickly corrected, with Rohit restored to No. 2 and Kohli renewed to fourth place. No other player was influenced by the fault.Quick clarification and repair ICC helped to equalize the confusion about the temporary omission of the two largest Indian names from the ODI ranking.
