India, Oct. 30 -- Former England captain Nasser Hussain was stunned to see Rohit Sharma become the number 1 ODI batter for the first time after the series against Australia. The veteran opener produced a masterclass in Sydney, hammering a flawless unbeaten 121 to guide India to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Australia. The knock not only sealed the series in style but also propelled the 38-year-old to the No.1 spot in the ICC ODI batter rankings for the first time, surpassing Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran and teammate Shubman Gill.

Rohit, who has consistently featured among the top 10 for most of the past decade, achieved the long-awaited milestone through his trademark blend of timing, power, and composure under pressure.

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