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• 02/14/2024
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Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi has emerged as the new No.1 ranked all-rounder in the ICC ODI rankings, replacing Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh. This development marks the end of Shakib’s reign, which lasted just under five years since May 2019.

Shakib’s Absence and Nabi’s Ascendancy

Shakib’s absence from international cricket since the ODI World Cup in India last year, coupled with his exclusion from Bangladesh’s upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka due to an eye condition, opened the door for Mohammad Nabi’s ascent. Despite featuring for Rangpur Riders in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League season, Shakib’s inactivity at the international level contributed to his displacement from the top spot.

Nabi’s claim to the top position was bolstered by his remarkable performance in the opening ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. His heroic innings of 136 runs at No. 7, alongside Azmatullah Omarzai’s unbeaten 149, showcased his all-round prowess. Despite Afghanistan falling short by 42 runs while chasing a formidable target of 382, Nabi’s century earned him accolades and propelled him to the pinnacle of the ICC rankings. Furthermore, Nabi’s contribution with the ball in the same game, where he also secured a wicket, facilitated his rise by one place to seventh in the latest ODI bowlers’ rankings.

Notable Movements in Other Formats

In the bowling department, South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj continues to lead, while Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga made significant gains, climbing 14 spots to equal 26th. In batting, Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka and Pathum Nissanka rose in the rankings following their stellar performances in the ongoing series against Afghanistan.

Switching to Test cricket, New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson climbed six places to eighth in the Test bowling chart after a remarkable six-wicket haul against South Africa. Additionally, Jamieson’s all-round abilities saw him rise two places to 13th in the list for Test all-rounders. As Mohammad Nabi ascends to the summit of the ICC ODI all-rounders’ rankings, these rankings updates reflect the dynamic nature of cricket and the constant flux in players’ performances across formats.