Daryl Mitchell Breaks Long 46-Year-Old Record in ODI Cricket

New Zealand's star batter Daryl Mitchell is missing the remaining West Indies series due to a groin injury. During the first ODI match, he sustained an injury and is advised to take a two-week rehabilitation period to rest and recover.

While things might have gone down for Mitchell, ICC released the updated list of the ODI rankings. To everyone's surprise, Mitchell has climbed up to the top spot, dethroning Rohit Sharma. The former Indian captain managed to remain on top for only 22 days.

Daryl Mitchell Jumps to Top in ICC ODI Rankings

The Kiwi batter has written his name in the record books recently as he jumped up in the ODI rankings. The International Cricket Council (ICC) updated the recent ODI rankings, where Daryl Mitchell rankings were disclosed, and he became the second New Zealand batter to occupy the top position after Glenn Turner. The legendary batter was the No. 1 batter in ICC ODI rankings back in 1979. Players like Kane Williamson, Martin Crowe, and Ross Taylor have made it to the top five but could never touch the No. 1 position in their careers, unlike Daryl Mitchell ODI rankings.

This is a great time for New Zealand cricket, and Daryl Mitchell ODI career is showing why he is in the list of the best ODI batsman in the world. The batter slammed his seventh ODI century against the West Indies in the 1st ODI, which led him to this new milestone. However, due to his injury, he'll have to miss the rest of the series. With Mitchell rising to the top, India's former captain Rohit Sharma has come down to the second position in the rankings. In the previous month, he became the No. 1 batter at the age of 39.

Rise of Other Players in ICC Rankings

South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, has also seen a rise in his Test rankings after a stellar show against India in the first match. For the first time in his career, he has entered the top five Test batting rankings. As of now, Joe Root is at the top position in the Test rankings for his prolific performance in the previous series. Following him is his teammate, and England's ODI captain, Harry Brook.

In the bowlers' list, Jasprit Bumrah retains his top position after claiming a fifer in the first innings of the Test match against the Proteas. Meanwhile, Marco Jansen has entered the top five in the all-rounders rankings.

In the T20Is, Varun Chakravarthy occupies the top rank while Jacob Duffy and Rashid Khan are in the second and third positions. Overall, the rankings seem quite fair and organised as per the players' performances recently. The top position keeps changing as per the player, but Bumrah remains consistent. This is a proud moment for all Indian fans to have a player like him in the team. With the India vs South Africa ODI series approaching, there will be some changes in the rankings again among the best cricket teams in the world.