Age 38 and Still At the Top How Rohit Sharma Wrote a New Chapter

Updated on Oct - 29 - 2025, 03:24 PM

There are sports stories, and then there are extraordinary ones. At 38 years and 182 days, Rohit Sharma became the oldest player ever to reach the No. 1 spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI batting rankings.

When you think of athletes reaching their peak at such an age, it’s rare but even rarer in a high-pressure, constantly evolving team like India’s. Rohit’s feat isn’t just about the ranking number. It’s about perseverance, adaptability, and rewriting the playbook for late career excellence.

He overtook Shubman Gill and joined a very elite list of Indian batters who’ve held this illustrious top spot. For fans and aspiring players alike, it’s a reminder: age is just one number. What counts is the hunger to stay better than yesterday.

The broader significance for Indian cricket? It highlights the depth, the experience and the ability of veterans to still shine. For Rohit himself, it’s a reward for years of dedication 30 plus international hundreds, many match winning innings, and now this formal acknowledgment of his longevity.

As the cricketing world turns its eyes to future talent, Rohit’s story stands out: you can still climb the summit late, if you keep your gear ready, your mind focused and your body tuned. For supporters everywhere, it’s a moment to celebrate grit, consistency and the enduring spirit of sport.