ICC Corrects Virat Kohli's Historic ODI Ranking Days, Places Him Third All-Time | Quick Digest
The ICC has corrected an error in Virat Kohli's all-time No. 1 ODI ranking days, now placing him third globally. Initially understated, his reign at the top is officially 1,547 days, behind only Viv Richards and Brian Lara.
ICC corrected an initial error in Virat Kohli's ODI No. 1 ranking days.
Kohli's corrected total days at No. 1 is now 1,547.
He now ranks third all-time, behind Viv Richards and Brian Lara.
The error was widely pointed out by fans and statisticians.
Kohli is the Indian batter with the most days at the top.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially corrected a significant error regarding Virat Kohli's record for the most days spent as the No. 1 ranked One Day International (ODI) batter. Initially, an official ICC communication and graphic had understated Kohli's time at the top, crediting him with only 825 days, which placed him tenth on the all-time list. This glaring discrepancy quickly drew attention and criticism from cricket fans and statisticians on social media, who highlighted that the figure contradicted the ICC's own historical data.
Following the widespread backlash, the ICC amended its statistics. The corrected figure now confirms that Virat Kohli has spent a remarkable 1,547 days as the No. 1 ODI batter. This revision elevates him significantly on the all-time list, positioning him at an impressive third place. He is now surpassed only by two legendary West Indies cricketers: Sir Viv Richards, who holds the top spot with 2,306 days, and Brian Lara, who is second with 2,079 days.
The correction not only rectifies a historical inaccuracy but also solidifies Kohli's legacy as one of the greatest ODI batters ever. Furthermore, the updated count establishes him as the Indian batter with the most days spent at the pinnacle of the ODI rankings, underscoring his sustained dominance and consistency in the format over many years. This news was widely reported by credible sports news outlets like Hindustan Times, NDTV Sports, and Times of India, corroborating the factual accuracy of the event. The incident occurred around the time Kohli had recently returned to the No. 1 ODI ranking, prompting the re-evaluation of his overall statistical record.
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