DHAKA, Feb 14, 2024 (BSS)-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. Sri Lanka's Tillkaratne Dilshan held the previous record at 38 years 
and eight months when he was number one in June 2015.

Rashid Khan (ODI bowling, ODI all-rounder, T20I bowling) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman 
(T20I bowling) are the other Afghanistan players to top the ICC rankings.

The first two ODIs of the series, both won by Sri Lanka, also saw some other 
notable performances from either side. Azmatullah Omarzai was another 
Afghanistan player to move up after his unbeaten 149 in the first ODI lifted 
him 19 places to 57th position while a host of Sri Lanka players prospered in 
the rankings.