Virat Kohli returns to top of ICC ODI batting rankings after nearly five years
New Delhi: Virat Kohli’s resurgence in one-day internationals has seen him reclaim the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings for the first time in almost five years, according to the latest update released by the International Cricket Council on Wednesday.
The ranking update was issued shortly before India’s second ODI against New Zealand at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Kohli, 37, displaced teammate Rohit Sharma to move back to No. 1, a position he last held on April 2, 2021.
Kohli gained 12 rating points to reach 785, overtaking Rohit, who slipped six points to drop from 781 to 775. New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell rose to second place with a career-best rating of 784, just one point behind Kohli.
This marks a significant milestone in Kohli’s career, coming after a long wait to regain the summit in the 50-over format. Between 2017 and early 2021, Kohli enjoyed a sustained run of four consecutive years as the world’s top-ranked ODI batter. He was then overtaken by Babar Azam, who held the No. 1 position for the next four calendar years.
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Maharashtra class 12 chemistry paper circulated on social media before exam, leak suspected
Nagpur (PTI): Police are investigating a suspected leak after the class 12 Chemistry question paper was allegedly circulated on social media in Nagpur ahead of the exam being conducted by the Maharashtra board, officials said on Saturday.
The exam malpractice came to light on Wednesday at a high school examination centre after a female student’s frequent visits to the washroom raised suspicion.
Invigilators seized the student's smartphone. Its analysis showed that the question paper had been shared on a WhatsApp group before the exam began, officials said, adding that possible answers were also exchanged in the same group.
Based on the student's statement, another pupil is being questioned.
The preliminary investigation suggests a person linked to a private coaching shared the question paper for money, officials said.
A case was registered at Sadar police station, and an investigation was launched.
