Cricket fans were left stunned when Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli suddenly disappeared from the ICC ODI batting rankings, triggering widespread speculation about their possible retirement from the format. Both players, who currently hold the No. 2 (Rohit) and No. 4 (Kohli) spots, were inexplicably removed from the top 100 on the ICC’s official website. Within hours, social media was abuzz with rumours that the stalwarts had bid farewell to ODIs without any announcement.

However, the ICC later clarified that the incident was the result of a technical glitch, not retirement or disqualification. The rankings were promptly corrected, reinstating Rohit and Kohli to their rightful positions. This clarification brought relief to millions of fans who had been rattled by the sudden disappearance of two of India’s most iconic cricketers from the charts.

The episode served as a reminder of the passion cricket fans hold for the game - and how quickly misinformation can spread online.