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Nabi dethrones Shakib in ICC all-rounders ranking

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Shakib Al Hasan walks back to the pavilion after getting out during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs Scotland at Al Amerat Cricket ground in Muscat.
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Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi claimed the top place of T20 all-rounders as the ICC updated its ranking on Wednesday, reports UNB.

According to the latest update, Shakib Al Hasan is placed two while Nabi claimed the top place. Both have 271 rating points, but Nabi did well in the recent matches.

Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi

Two successive half-centuries in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 have helped Pakistan captain Babar Azam to overtake England’s David Malan and grab the no. 1 position for T20 batters.

Pakistan's Babar Azam plays a shot during the second one day international (ODI) cricket match between England and Pakistan at Lord's cricket ground in London on 10 July, 2021

Babar hit 51 against Afghanistan and 70 against Namibia to lead the 2009 champions into the semi-finals, is at the top for the sixth time in his career. The 27-year-old had first attained top position on January 28, 2018. He is presently also ranked No. 1 in ODIs.

Sri Lanka leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has topped the bowling charts for the first time in his career after two successive three-wicket hauls against South Africa and England.

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga celebrates after the dismissal of India's Sanju Samson (not pictured) during the third Twenty20 international cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on 29 July 2021.

Along the way, he replaces South Africa’s Tabraiz Shamsi, who was at the top since 10 April this year.

There is no Bangladeshi at the top 10 in the ranking of batters and bowlers. The ranking is fittingly reflecting Bangladesh’s dismal show in the current World Cup. The Tigers have lost all four matches they have played in the Super 12s stage.

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