Afghanistan’s all-rounder Mohammed Nabi has made history by becoming the oldest player to lead the ICC ODI all-rounders’ list, ending Shakib Al Hasan’s lengthy tenure at the top. This milestone was reached in the most recent update of the ICC Rankings on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

At the age of 39 years and 1 month, Nabi claimed the No. 1 spot following his outstanding century in the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Despite Afghanistan’s loss in the match, Nabi scored 136 runs and also took a wicket.

Nabi’s accomplishment surpasses the previous record held by Tillakaratne Dilshan, who was 38 years and 8 months old when he topped the rankings in June 2015.

In the interim, Shakib Al Hasan held the top spot in the ICC ODI all-rounders rankings for an impressive 1739 days, starting from May 7, 2019, when he took over from Rashid Khan, until February 9. This marks the longest unbroken period at the summit of the ODI all-rounder rankings.

In Test cricket, there are no changes at the pinnacle, with India’s Jasprit Bumrah firmly maintaining his position as the No. 1 bowler. Ravindra Jadeja, who is poised to make a comeback to the Indian playing XI in the upcoming third Test against England, remains the top-ranked all-rounder in the Test rankings.

As for the ODI bowling rankings, South Africa’s spinner Keshav Maharaj continues to hold onto his leading position.

(PTI inputs)