India captain Virat Kohli continued to be the world's top-ranked One-day batsman in the latest ICC ODI rankings, released here on Friday.
Having 873 points in his kitty, Kohli will have a chance to increase the 12-point lead over second-placed Australian David Warner at the upcoming five-match ODI series against Sri lanka, starting in Dambulla on Sunday.
Other Indian batsmen in the top-15 are former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (12th), Shikhar Dhawan (13th) and vice-captain Rohit Sharma (14th).
However, no Indian bowler figure in the top-10 list. Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar (13th) is the lone Indian in top 15.
As for the ICC ODI Team Rankings, India are currently at number three and they would have to win the upcoming series at least by a 4-1 margin to ensure that they stay at that position, ahead of England. At 114 points, India, even if they win the series 3-2, will slip to 113 points and behind England on decimal points.
Meanwhile, Sri lanka will by eyeing the chance to seal direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 during the upcoming series.
The 1996 World Champions will have to win at least two matches to secure a place in the pinnacle 50-over competition by staving off the challenge from the West Indies.
The cut-off date for direct qualification is September 30. Sri lanka are placed eighth with 88 points, 10 points more than the West Indies.