Shami 5 Wickets Away From Breaking Starc’s World Cup Record

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[{"selector":"#anim-1c0035bf-424d-4b1a-9c6f-dd9bc3d08f8d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-5.1516712454212445%, -0.44225469648524274%) scale(0.8928571428571429)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Australia’s Mitchell Starc currently holds that record.

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[{"selector":"#anim-245d7044-8754-4e54-8e4d-54b9b5ea0109 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-0.2455312293233969%, 4.91586598820719%) scale(0.9009009009009009)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Legendary Aussie pacer Glenn McGrath is second on this list with 26 wickets.

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