Mohammed Shami makes history, becomes first Indian bowler to claim 50 ODI World Cup wickets
Becomes fastest bowler to achieve feat in terms of both innings, balls taken
Mumbai: In a historic moment during the ICC ODI World Cup Semifinal against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mohammed Shami became the first Indian bowler to achieve the remarkable feat of bagging 50 wickets in ODI World Cups. Shami reached this milestone by dismissing Kane Williamson, securing his third wicket in the match.
With this achievement, Mohammed Shami joins the elite ranks of bowlers who have claimed 50 or more wickets in World Cup tournaments. The distinguished list includes cricket legends such as Glenn McGrath (71 wickets), Muttiah Muralitharan (68 wickets), Mitchell Starc (59 wickets), Lasith Malinga (56 wickets), Wasim Akram (55 wickets), and Trent Boult (53 wickets). Shami's accomplishment highlights his significant contribution to India's bowling prowess on the global stage.
Notably, Mohammed Shami also secured the title of the fastest bowler to reach the 50-wicket mark in ODI World Cups both in terms of innings and fewest balls taken to claim 50 wickets. He achieved this milestone in just 17 innings, surpassing the records of other prominent bowlers. Mitchell Starc took 19 innings, Lasith Malinga took 25 innings, and Trent Boult achieved the feat in 28 innings.
In terms of balls taken to 50th dismissal, Shami reached the landmark in 795 balls followed by Mitchell Starc (941 balls), Lasith Malinga (1187 balls), Glenn McGrath (1540 balls), Trent Boult (1543 balls).
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
