Rohit Sharma didn't voluntarily step down as India's ODI captain but was removed by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee.
Virat Kohli regained the No. 1 position, dethroning his teammate Rohit Sharma, who slipped to the No. 3 spot in the latest men's rankings.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are absolute legends in ODI cricket, but only one reigns supreme.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak denied rumours of communication issues between head coach Gautam Gambhir and senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
India defeated New Zealand in the first ODI with Virat Kohli slamming 93.
The equation between Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and the new coaching setup has been under scrutiny in recent months, especially after India's struggles in the Test format
Star India batter Rohit Sharma played a short but entertaining cameo during India's four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday.
Virat Kohli was quite honest while speaking about the crowd's gesture for him. He made the remark at the end of India's first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara.
India stalwart Rohit Sharma went past former West Indies batter Chris Gayle to achieve a massive record in ODI cricket.
Rohit Sharma hit two sixes during his stay in the first ODI against New Zealand, reaching a never-before-seen milestone in international cricket.