Thu Feb 20 14:18:04 UTC 2025: ## Shami Shatters Record, Becomes India’s Top Wicket-Taker in ICC Tournaments
**[City, Date]** – Mohammed Shami etched his name into Indian cricket history today, claiming a remarkable five-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy. This performance propelled him to the top of the all-time list for Indian bowlers with the most wickets in ICC tournaments (Champions Trophy and ODI World Cup combined).
Shami’s outstanding bowling performance, which included the dismissals of key batsmen like Soumya Sarkar and Zakir Hasan (68 runs), helped restrict Bangladesh to a total of 228 runs. His five wickets bring his career tally in the Champions Trophy and ODI World Cups to 60, surpassing Zaheer Khan’s previous record of 59 wickets. Ravindra Jadeja currently sits third on the list with 43 wickets.
Shami, playing his first Champions Trophy, has already established himself as a force in ODI World Cups, having previously overtaken legends like Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath to become India’s highest wicket-taker in the tournament’s history with 55 wickets in just 18 matches. His consistent performance in 50-over ICC tournaments has cemented his place as one of India’s most successful bowlers. The impressive win against Bangladesh underscores his continued dominance in the international arena.
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