Who became the fastest Indian bowler in total of 80 matches to reach his 150 wickets?

A)
Jasprit Bumrah
B)
Yuzvendra Chahal
C)
Mohammed Shami
D)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Mohammed Shami



Pacer "Mohammed Shami" on Tuesday(12th July 2022) became the fastest Indian to scalp 150 wickets in ODIs.
 
Shami achieved this feat during the first ODI of the three-match series against England here at the Kennington Oval on Tuesday. The pacer took three wickets, which included the likes of Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, and Craig Overton.
 
He took a total of 80 matches to reach his 150 wickets and surpassed the record of former Indian pacer Ajit Agarkar, who took 97 matches.
 
Shami also became the joint-third fastest ever to take 150 ODI wickets along with Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. Australia’s Mitchell Stars (77 matches) and Pakistan’s Saqlain Mushtaq (78 matches) hold the top-two positions for fastest bowlers to reach 150 ODI wickets..

Source : The Print

Published On : July 13, 2022
Category : Sports