Ace Indian batter Rohit Sharma has climbed back to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings just in time for the upcoming 50-over series against South Africa, which kicks off on November 30. Daryl Mitchell, who Rohit has now surpassed, lost some crucial rating points after he missed the second and third ODIs during the Black Caps' 3-0 series victory over the West Indies due to a minor groin tear that kept him sidelined for those final matches. Rohit, who has already stepped away from T20Is and Test cricket, was recently named the Brand Ambassador for the Men's T20 World Cup 2026. This exciting announcement came from ICC chairperson Jay Shah during the reveal of the tournament schedule, which will see India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the event. Read also: T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Dates, Times, Fixtures, Teams & Venues Announced Reflecting on Rohit's T20I journey, he has participated in all nine editions of the T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007, being part of the championship-winning team in the very first tournament. He also led the squad to victory in the most recent edition held in the Americas in 2024, where he shone as India's top run-scorer, amassing 257 runs at an impressive strike rate of 156.70. At an event in Mumbai on November 25 (Tuesday), Rohit shared his excitement about the T20 World Cup returning to India after so many years and expressed his eagerness to be part of it once again. Raza Hits No. 1 in T20Is; Bangladesh Trio Rise in Test Rankings In other notable changes in the ICC rankings, Sikandar Raza has made history by reaching the No. 1 spot in the T20I all-rounder list for the first time, thanks to his standout performances in the Pakistan T20I tri-nation series with Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mominul Haque have all seen significant rises in their rankings following their team's impressive 217-run victory over Ireland in the second Test of their series.