India and England are set to face off in the ODI series, following the conclusion of the T20I series. England is looking to bounce back after suffering a significant defeat to India in the T20I series, while Team India aims to fine-tune their preparations for the Champions Trophy 2025, which begins on February 19. The ODI series between the two teams promises to be an exciting one, with stars like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jaspreet Bumrah making their comeback in international cricket. These players were last seen in action during the ODI series in Australia and are now ready to return after a month-long break.
Another key player making a comeback is Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has been out of the team for 14 months. Shami’s last ODI match was against Australia on November 19, 2023. He has since worked hard in domestic cricket and was selected for the Indian team to play against England in the T20I and ODI series. Although he only played two matches in the 5-match T20I series and took three wickets, Shami is now looking to prove himself in the ODI series, especially with the Champions Trophy looming.
Mohammed Shami’s Chance to Create History
Shami has been included in the Indian team for the Champions Trophy and will have a great opportunity to perform well with the ball before the ICC tournament. In the ODI series against England, he will have a chance to set a world record. With 195 wickets in 100 innings of 101 ODIs, Shami can match Mitchell Starc’s record of taking 200 wickets in 102 innings of 102 ODIs if he manages to take five wickets in the first ODI match against England in Nagpur.
The Fastest 200 Wicket Bowlers in ODI Cricket
Some of the fastest bowlers to take 200 wickets in ODI cricket include:
- Mitchell Starc – 102 innings of 102 matches
- Sakalain Mushtaq – 101 innings of 104 matches
- Trent Bolt – 107 matches
Shami’s performance in the upcoming ODI series will be closely watched, and he has the potential to make history by achieving this milestone.