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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T'gana RTC strike: Talks between govt, employees successful
Hyderabad (PTI): Talks between employees of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (RTC) who were on strike and the state government concluded successfully on Friday as the government agreed to the key demands of the workmen.
Following a day-long marathon of talks between the leaders of the employees' Joint Action Committee (JAC) and the cabinet sub-committee, the government announced after midnight that it acceded to the demands, including a merger of RTC with the government, 11 per cent pay revision and elections to the employees' unions.
A committee comprising officials and employee leaders would be appointed over the merger of RTC with the government, it said.
The RTC management has also agreed to address the remaining issues as well, an official release said.
The employees would call off their strike and the RTC buses would hit the roads shortly, it said.
The employees had been on an indefinite strike since April 22 over a series of demands, including the merger of RTC with the government.
Earlier in the day, a driver of the RTC, who attempted suicide on April 23 during the strike, died at a hospital here in the early hours of Friday.
Shankar Goud, a 55-year-old driver, set himself ablaze by pouring petrol at Narsampet in Warangal district when the employees were staging a protest on Thursday in support of their demands.
Goud suffered serious burns, was initially admitted to a state-run hospital in Warangal, and later shifted to a super-speciality hospital in Hyderabad for advanced treatment.
"He succumbed (to injuries) at about 1.30 am on Friday," a senior official said.
The driver’s body was taken to his relative’s village, Muttojipet in Warangal district, for funeral rites.
Tension prevailed in Muttojipet as his family members and RTC employees attempted to take the body to the Narsampet bus station, where he worked, to enable his colleagues to pay their last respects. However, police did not permit this, citing law-and-order concerns.
This led to a deadlock before the funeral could proceed.
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar criticised the Telangana government for not allowing the body to be taken to the Narsampet bus station.
Kumar, Minister of State (Home), visited Muttojipet village in Warangal district, where the funeral was held, and paid homage to Goud.
“They (family members) want to take the body to the bus depot for five minutes. Is the RTC bus depot in Pakistan or Bangladesh? They are emotionally attached to taking the body there. The government is hurting sentiments and creating fear among RTC employees,” Kumar told reporters.
He also expressed anger at the police for not allowing the body to be taken to the bus station and staged a protest, according to a release from his office.
RTC employees and BJP workers attempted to take the mortal remains in an ambulance to Narsampet, but were stopped by the police.
Later, after discussions with the police, the family members and RTC employees agreed to conduct the funeral in the village.
Sanjay Kumar, stating he would abide by the family’s decision, left the village after the funeral was conducted there.
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh, a house, and a government job would be provided to the kin of Goud.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the employee’s death and conveyed deep condolences to the grieving family, according to the release.
The RTC employees’ JAC had earlier announced an agitation programme from April 24 to 29, including silent marches and submission of memorandums to MLAs and other leaders.
