Mohammed Shami

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Mohammed Shami: The Speedster Who Left Mitchell Starc in the Dust!

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Fasten your seatbelts, cricket fans! Mohammed Shami just broke a world record faster than you can say 'duck'!

In a spectacular display of fast bowling that has set the cricketing world abuzz, Mohammed Shami has etched his name into history by becoming the fastest bowler to reach 200 One-Day International (ODI) wickets. During the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match against Bangladesh, Shami achieved this remarkable feat with just 5,126 balls, eclipsing theprevious record held by Australia’s Mitchell Starc, who took 5,240 balls. Shami's stellar performance not only showcases his incredible skill and hard work but also marks a spectacular comeback after recovering from injury.

Shami's journey to this milestone has been nothing short of thrilling. He has always been known for his ability to bowl at breathtaking speeds and hit precise lines. The match against Bangladesh saw him executing his strategy flawlessly, forcing batsmen to play awkwardly and ultimately leading to their dismissals. As he celebrated each wicket, the roar of the crowd at the stadium was a testament to his hard work and dedication, turning every delivery into a nail-biting moment for fans. He isn't just a bowler; he’s a magician on the pitch!

This is a historic achievement not just for him personally but for Indian cricket as well. Shami’s milestone has put him on par with legends of the game and has reset the expectations for future bowlers. With this record, he surpassed various formidable opponents, including the likes of Saqlain Mushtaq and Ajit Agarkar, marking his prowess as a game-changer. Cricket followers are already buzzing with excitement as to how he will perform in the finals!

As a fun fact, did you know that Shami’s record-breaking achievement came just days before his birthday? What better way to celebrate than by creating history! Additionally, this milestone positions him as the most prolific wicket-taker in ICC tournaments, a title that reflects the quality he brings to the field and a harbinger of a promising career ahead.

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Mohammed Shami sets new world record, faster than Mitchell Starc ... (India Today)

Mohammed Shami began his Champions Trophy campaign with a milestone. The senior fast bowler broke the all-time record for the fastest bowler to 200 wickets ...

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Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammed Shami becomes fastest ... (Sportstar)

Mohammed Shami became the fastest Indian bowler to pick 200 One-Day International wickets during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match against Bangladesh in ...

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Mohammed Shami: मिचेल स्टार्क नहीं, दुनिया अब मोहम्मद शमी को ... (NDTV India)

Mohammed Shami, Fastest To 200 ODI Wickets: मोहम्मद शमी ने इतिहास रच दिया है. वह वनडे में सबसे कम गेंदों में 200 विकेट चटकाने वाले दुनिया के ...

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Mohammed Shami breaks Mitchell Starc's world record, also the ... (Hindustan Times)

Mohammed Shami took 5126 balls to claim his 200th wicket in the Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh. It is the fastest in world cricket, ...

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Mohammed Shami, IND vs BAN: मोहम्मद शमी ने रच दिया इतिहास ... (आज तक)

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5-star Mohammed Shami completes double century during IND vs ... (Livemint)

Mohammed Shami surpassed the likes of Mitchell Starc and legendary Saqlain Mushtaq as the Indian pacer became the quickest to reach 200 wickets in one-day ...

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Champions Trophy | STAT ALERT: Mohammed Shami reaches 200 ... (The Indian Express)

Shami became the fastest Indian bowler to get to the milestone in terms of matches played, comfortably smashing the record held by Ajit Agarkar.

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Mohammed Shami fastest to 200 ODI wickets (ESPNcricinfo.com)

5126 Number of balls Mohammed Shami took to take 200 ODI wickets, the fewest for any bowler, beating Mitchell Starc's record of 5240 balls.

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मोहम्मद शमी बन गए सबसे ज्यादा विकेट लेने वाले गेंदबाज, बांग्लादेश के ... (ABP News)

Most Wickets in ICC Tournaments: मोहम्मद शमी ने बांग्लादेश के खिलाफ चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी मैच में रिकॉर्ड कायम कर दिया है. उन्होंने कई दिग्गजों का ...

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Mohammed Shami overtakes Australian speedster for this big record ... (Times of India)

Mohammed Shami on Thursday became the fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets in 5126 deliveries during the Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. He s.

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Mohammed Shami fastest to 200 ODI wickets - ESPN (ESPN India)

5126 Number of balls Mohammed Shami took to take 200 ODI wickets, the fewest for any bowler, beating Mitchell Starc's record of 5240 balls.

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Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammed Shami Surpasses Zaheer ... (NDTVSports.com)

Mohammed Shami completed 200 ODI wickets on Thursday becoming the fastest to reach the milestone in terms of balls taken.

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Mohammed Shami explains 'flying kiss' celebration after fifer vs ... (Hindustan Times)

Mohammed Shami had a special response to Rohit Sharma's backing, after his fifer against Bangladesh on Thursday. | Crickit.

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Mohammed Shami shows his wicket-taking knack is alive (Times of India)

Cricket News: Mohammed Shami's five-wicket haul against Bangladesh in India's Champions Trophy opener highlighted his continued wicket-taking prowess, ...

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5-star Mohammed Shami not stressing over India vs Pakistan: No ... (India Today)

Mohammed Shami remains unfazed ahead of India's high-stakes Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan, trusting his momentum from a stellar five-wicket haul ...

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Asked About Being Trolled Over His Religion, Mohammed Shami ... (NDTVSports.com)

Mohammed Shami claimed impressive figures of 5-53 to set up India's six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their opening match of the Champions Trophy.

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Mohammed Shami roars back against injury and age - ESPN (ESPN India)

Following ankle surgery and a knee issue, the 34-year old restated his class with 5 for 53 against Bangladesh | ESPN.in.

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Ricky Ponting praises the resilience of Mohammed Shami ... (ICC Cricket)

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Mohammed Shami's triumphant India comeback: Grit, grind & a ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: Riding on Mohammed Shami's 5 for 53 and Shubman Gill's excellent hundred, India registered a comfortable six-wicket win over Bangladesh in ...

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Mohammed Shami: The Jai of Indian cricket's Sholay ... (India Today)

Time travel to the 90s and the 2000s when Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan shared the burden of Indian pace bowling with trundlers like Manoj Prabhakar.

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What lies behind Mohammed Shami's march to 200 ODI wickets? A ... (The Indian Express)

He is not for the sensationalists, even if his career has been nothing short of sensational.

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Mohammed Shami on his return to Champions Trophy 2025: I felt ... (The Hindu)

Mohammed Shami's triumphant return from injury with a five-wicket haul in the Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh.

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Champions Trophy: 'Whenever Mohammed Shami comes to bowl ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: India started their Champions Trophy with a decisive six-wicket win against Bangladesh. Shubman Gill praised Mohammed Shami for his remarkable ...

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How Mohammed Shami overcame doubt and fear after long injury ... (The Indian Express)

At one stage, pacer was scared to put his foot on the ground, and even though he was not at his best against Bangladesh, a five-for showed he is getting ...

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Mohammed Shami's love affair with ICC events: It's all about loyalty ... (Moneycontrol.com)

Mohammed Shami became India's leading wicket-taker in 50-over ICC events. His tally now stands at 60, overtaking former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan.

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Sourav Ganguly Hopes Mohammed Shami Continues To Shoulder ... (NDTVSports.com)

Former captain Sourav Ganguly believes seasoned quick Mohammed Shami is not too far behind the current world's best, Jasprit Bumrah.

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