Nabi overtakes Shakib as top ODI all-rounder

BSS, Dhaka :
Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s astonishing dominance in ICC ODI all-rounder rankings came to an end finally when Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi replaced him as new No.1 after smashing a fine century in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
Shakib had been at the top for 1,739 days (since 7 May 2019), which is the longest unbroken stretch anyone has had at the top of the ODI Rankings. His total reign has been for a record 4,276 days, which equates to more than 11 1/2 years. Kapil Dev comes next with 3,816 days which includes two stints of 1,376 and 1,375 days.
The change in No.1 all-rounder spot looked eminent after Shakib missed couple of International series for Bangladesh due to injury and a recurring vision problem, caused by an issue with the retina of his left eye.
He however, has no immediate chance to reclaim the top spot as he chose to opt out the Sri Lanka ODI series at home next month.
Nabi, who has been the number one T20I all-rounder in the past, moved up to the top position in ODIs after his fighting 136 helped him become the oldest player to top the ICC ODI all-rounders’ table at the age of 39 years and one month.