Virat Kohli's outstanding 84-run performance against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal has elevated him to fourth in the ICC ODI rankings for batters. Shubman Gill retains the top spot while Rohit Sharma drops to fifth. Notable performances by Axar Patel and Mohamed Shami also reflect in their improved rankings.
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