ICC Corrects Major Blunder, Virat Kohli Rewritten Into History Among Cricket’s Immortals

January 16, 2026

The ICC has corrected its previous records regarding Virat Kohli's time as the top ODI batter, increasing his total days at the No. 1 position from 825 to 1,547. This adjustment places him third in the all-time rankings, behind only cricket legends Viv Richards and Brian Lara, accurately reflecting his sustained excellence in ODI cricket.

ICC Corrects Major Blunder, Virat Kohli Rewritten Into History Among Cricket’s Immortals

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Virat Kohli's days at No. 1 in ODI rankings corrected from 825 to 1,547.
Kohli's revision moves him to third on the all-time list for longevity as top batter.
The correction recognizes Kohli's multiple stints at the top over the years.
Kohli is now only behind Viv Richards and Brian Lara in the all-time rankings.
The change highlights the significance of Kohli's contributions to ODI cricket.

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ICC Corrects Major Blunder, Virat Kohli Rewritten Into History Among Cricket’s Immortals

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