Champions Trophy: Shami becomes fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets

Shami grabbed three wickets to reach the milestone in his 104th match and better former India pacer Ajit Agarkar's record of reaching the mark in 133 matches.
India's Mohammed Shami, left, celebrates with teammate Hardik Pandya after the dismissal of Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Photo | AP)
India's Mohammed Shami, left, celebrates with teammate Hardik Pandya after the dismissal of Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Photo | AP)
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DUBAI: Star pacer Mohammed Shami became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets during the ICC Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh here on Thursday.

Returning to international cricket after a long injury layoff, Shami grabbed three wickets to reach the milestone in his 104th match and better former India pacer Ajit Agarkar's record of reaching the mark in 133 matches.

Jaker Ali, who made 68, was his 200th wicket.

Overall, the 34-year-old fast bowler is the second quickest to 200 ODI wickets, behind Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc, who needed 102 games.

One of India's finest seamers, Shami averages less than 25 in the ODI format and has already taken five fifers and 10 four-wicket hauls.

Shami is the eighth Indian to complete 200 wickets in ODI cricket.

India's Mohammed Shami, left, celebrates with teammate Hardik Pandya after the dismissal of Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Photo | AP)
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