In a surprising update to the ICC ODI rankings, Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan—once a fixture at the top—has been removed from the list altogether. The reason? Shakib has not played an ODI in over a year. Under ICC regulations, players who are inactive in a format for twelve months are automatically excluded from that format's ranking, even if they are among the best.

Shakib’s last ODI appearance was against Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 6. That game, marked by a “timed-out” incident, was Shakib’s final ODI match before an injury sidelined him. Following the World Cup, Bangladesh played two more ODI series, but Shakib did not participate, leading to his removal from the rankings. Now, Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi holds the top all-rounder spot, with Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza in second and Rashid Khan in third. Meanwhile, Mehidy Hasan Miraz is the highest-ranked Bangladeshi at fourth.

Despite his continued presence in domestic leagues, Shakib’s future in ODIs remains uncertain, especially after his parliamentary seat loss and recent off-field challenges. There is speculation regarding his potential return, particularly as Bangladesh has three upcoming ODIs against the West Indies before the ICC Champions Trophy. Whether he will participate is still uncertain, and if he skips this series as well, it could raise serious questions about his future in ODI cricket.