India's 2-1 win over New Zealand was not enough for them to overtake South Africa, which hold the top ranking in the ICC ODI Team Rankings.
Rohit Sharma said India could not have won seven bilateral ODI series in a row without Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah.
Virat Kohli's tally of 1460 runs in 26 matches this year is the highest by any captain in a calendar year in ODIs.
The Indian skipper was modest about his own stellar role that fetched him another Man of the Series award with 263 runs to his credit against New Zealand.
India produced a brilliant all-round performance to beat New Zealand by six runs in the third and final ODI at Kanpur on Sunday to clinch the three-match series 2-1.
Rohit, who was adjudged Man of the Match, was not in a good touch in the previous matches but in the third match, played to his potential and slammed a beautifully crafted ton.
India defeated New Zealand by six runs in the third and final ODI to win the three-match series 2-1 in Kanpur on Sunday.
In an edge of a seat thriller, India beat New Zealand by 6 runs in the third and final ODI to clinch series 2-1 in Kanpur on Sunday.
Rohit and Kohli, who became the first ever pairing to complete four double hundred partnerships in ODIs, were simply unstoppable.
Overall, Kohli, who played his 202nd innings today, has become the 19th batsman to breach the 9000-run mark, making him the fastest to get there.
India edge New Zealand in an exciting contest by 6 runs to clinch three-match series by 2-1 at Green Park, Kanpur.
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Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel also did not take part in the optional afternoon session ahead of the series decider against New Zealand in Kanpur on Sunday.
New Zealand came close to winning the series last year before going down 2-3 and now they have another shot at beating the hosts in their backyard.
Bhuvneshwar bagged the 'Man of the Match' award for his brilliant bowling performance against New Zealand in the second ODI on Wednesday in Pune.
Captain Virat Kohli and his team thrive on challenges and they will back themselves to win their seventh ODI series in a row when they take the field at the Green Park Stadium on Sunday.
And ahead of their series-deciding game, Virat Kohli and Co. seem to divert their mind by shopping and indulging in a few indoor activities.
Officials at the Green Park Stadium have been clearly instructed to not allow anyone into the venue without a valid pass.
In a sting operation, Salgaonkar, a former Maharashtra pacer, was seen talking to two reporters of a news channel, who posed as bookies and also allowing them access to the match pitch.
The 42-year-old Rawalpindi express, who has taken 444 wickets during his international career, said these incidents should be dealt with strongly.
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