New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) With scorching summer heat pushing several birds in the national capital into stressful conditions, an NGO said it has rescued around 140 birds suffering from exhaustion and dehydration since March.Wildlife SOS, a conservation NGO established in 1995 with the objective of rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in distress, said its members saved around nearly 120 birds, including 30 kites and more than 70 pigeons, in March and 20 black kites this month in Delhi-NCR.“Rising temperature causes dehydration and heat exhaustion. Wildlife SOS has rescued numerous birds from such distress situations and provided necessary medical aid to the city's avian population,” the NGO said in a statement.Earlier this week, its Rapid Response Unit rescued a black kite fledgling from a private garden in Chanakyapuri here.“The young bird was unable to fly and was seen lying motionless on the ground. The excessive heat further aggravated the situation and made its condition even more critical. Upon reaching the location, the Wildlife SOS team first provided drinking water and hydrated the bird, after which it was carefully transferred to a transit facility,” the NGO said.The kite is currently under medical observation and will be released once declared fit by the Wildlife SOS veterinarians, it added.In another incident, a black kite was found caught in glass-coated nylon strings, popularly known as ‘manja’, hanging from a tree inside a residential complex in Sheikh Sarai Phase-I, south Delhi.The bird was rescued through a collaborative effort of the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit and the Delhi Fire Service. It was suspected that the bird had been stuck there for two days and dehydrated, it said.“We get a lot of calls for rescue of kites during the summer months. The rise in temperature makes birds sick and the major cause is dehydration due to heat stroke. Kites have a tendency to fly at higher altitudes and are more prone to the excessive heat. “While descending in search of prey or water, they very often collapse on the ground due to exhaustion. Summer is a difficult season for birds and dehydration can turn fatal for them. That is why when we rescue birds from such stressful scenarios, the first thing we do is to provide them with water,” Kartick Satyanarayan, co-founder and CEO, Wildlife SOS said.Commenting on the impact of weather on birds, Wasim Akram, Deputy Director-Special Projects, Wildlife SOS informed, “With maximum temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius during the day, a large percentage of the avian population in Delhi-NCR is becoming a victim of dehydration, heat exhaustion and lack of shade.” They are often found lying on the ground unconscious and some even suffer from heatstroke, which can lead to death if appropriate measures are not taken, he said.

Summer woes: Birds suffer from stressful conditions; NGO rescues 140 avians

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WasimAkram

Delhi

Sudipta Biswas

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Shoaib Akhtar, former speedster of Pakistan, said India should break the tradition of naming a batter captain of the team and instead groom fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as India’s next Test captain. Since Virat Kohli stepped down as India’s Test captain earlier this month, the hot seat of Test captaincy is up for grab and BCCI is yet to make a decision on the matter. Also Read: BCCI approaches Sachin to join Indian cricket’s development programme: Report,In an interview with Sports Today on Saturday, Akhtar said India should take a leaf out of Pakistan cricket and name a bowler captain. In the past, Pakistan were led by legendry fast bowlers Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis and they were successful. For India, fast-bowling all-rounder Kapil Dev led India in ODIs and Tests successfully. Akhtar said Bumrah should be attributed for his leadership quality as a pacer and he should be named vice-captain and be groomed for captaincy. Also Read: 'This is the guy': Ravi Shastri recalls suggesting Shikhar Dhawan to Virat Kohli,Why don't you look at fast bowlers as captain. Kapil Dev was a fast bowler, wasn't he a great captain? I don't know why there is this notion that batsmen are more clever than us. For Pakistan, Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis have all been captains, Akhtar said on Sports Today. Also Read: Ravi Shastri recalls how two Indian boys plotted India’s famous victory in Brisbane,A fast bowler always goes for a win. I am not saying that the batters don't but it is a little different. Jasprit Bumrah should be made the vice-captain and groomed for captaincy. Groom fast bowlers and all-rounders. This trend of thinking that only batters can be captain is wrong, he further said. Also Read: 3rd ODI: Proteas complete series whitewash to cap India’s torrid SA tour,Earlier, when Bumrah was asked whether he is willing to lead India in Tests, he expressed his desire to lead India in the longest format, if he is given an opportunity. ,If given an opportunity, it will be an honour and I don't see any player would say no and I am no different. Be it any leadership group, I always look to contribute however I can, to the best of my abilities, Bumrah replied to a query from PTI in a press conference last Tuesday. Also Read: ICC Test rankings: Travis Head jumps five places, Jasprit Bumrah enters top 10,Since Kohli stepped down, former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar suggested Rishabh Pant’s name for the captaincy. Apart from Bumrah and Pant, limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are also in contention for the role.

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<ul>
  <li>Shoiab Akhtar said Jasprit Bumrah should be appointed India’s vice-captain and be groomed for captaincy</li>
  <li>Akhtar said a fast bowler always goes for a win</li>
  <li>Akhtar said Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Kapil Dev were brilliant captains</li>
</ul>

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India should break tradition and go for a fast bowler captain: Shoaib Akhtar

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WaqarYounis

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Captaincy

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New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI) An eight-foot-long python was spotted in a power sub-station in Delhi's Okhla Industrial Estate and was safely extricated by a team of a wildlife conservation NGO. Employees at the power station in Okhla Phase-2 spotted the python and called intimated Wildlife SOS. A rapid response unit immediately rushed to the location and safely extricated the snake within 15 minutes, the NGO said in a statement. Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-founder and CEO, Wildlife SOS said, Our rescuers are very well trained for such kinds of operations and even in this case, they followed all the safety measures while extricating the python. Wasim Akram, Deputy Director – Special Projects, Wildlife SOS, said, With more and more habitats being fragmented, snake sightings in urban areas have become very common.

8-foot python rescued from power sub-station in Delhi's Okhla Industrial Estate

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Pakistan legendary pace duo Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis have chosen their pick between two of the best batsmen - Sachin Tendulkar and Brain Lara. They further answered whose mind, among the players, they would like to read. ,Wasim and Waqar dominated batsmen for most of their careers. However, it was in the late 1990s, when two batsmen- Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara - who put up a fight against their lethal swing. ,Also read: Tim Paine steps down as Australia Test captain over 'sexting' scandal,When asked who was the better batsman, Tendulkar or Lara, Wasim and Waqar had a unanimous and prompt answer. Asked to make the choice, they said, Brian Lara on the Cricket Mania Show on 23News. Also read: Best player of our times: Virat Kohli's heartfelt message for AB de Villiers,Akram, who is the second-highest wicket-taker in ODIs, revealed that the one player whose mind he would like to read. Whose mind would I want to read? I suppose for me to read someone's mind, it has to be of some greats of the game. Maybe, Brian Charles Lara because I would want to figure how can I get him out. What is going through his head, Akram said. Waqar said, It is a difficult one. We played with a lot of legends. My friend here (Wasim) is a legend of the game. I would like to be in his mind when he used to bowl. Also read: Suryakumar Yadav recalls Virat Kohli sacrificing No 3 spot on debut,Waqar Younis further added that Lara is the best batter he has ever bowled to, while Akram went with former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe. ,Wasim Akram finished his career with 916 international wickets (414 in Tests, 502 in ODIs). He was the first bowler to reach the 500-wicket mark in ODI cricket during the 2003 World Cup. In 2002. He took 23 four-wicket hauls in 356 ODI matches played. In 2009, he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. ,Waqar Younis took 373 Test wickets and 416 One Day International wickets during his career.

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<ul>
  <li>Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis formed one of the most lethal bowling duos in the 1990s</li>
  <li>They chose one between Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara</li>
  <li>They further answered whose mind, among the players, they would like to read</li>
</ul>

Sachin Tendulkar or Brian Lara? Here is Wasim, Waqar's pick

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India

IndiaNews

Sports

Pakistan legend Wasim Akram, ahead of India's clash against Namibia at the T20 World Cup, said that he wants to see a 'perfect send off of a good friend'. The former left-arm swing bowler's statement is in reference to Indian coach Ravi Shastri, who is about to feature in last game of his tenure at the position. ,Akram congratulated Shastri on his stint. Along with the coach, Indian skipper Virat Kohli is also set to lead the T20 side for one last time. The RCB player had announced that he will be stepping down from the post after the T20 World Cup. ,Also read: Players prioritise IPL over country: Kapil Dev on India's dismal T20 World Cup,India has nothing much at stake in their final match against Namibia. But there are a few things to look out for. I for one want to see Virat lead for one final time in T20 #cricket. Rohit & Rahul can go really beserk. Bumrah, Shami, Ashwin & Jadeja can strike a few blows. Above all I want to see a perfect send-off for my good friend Shaz as India coach. Well done buddy on your stint #T20WorldCup, Akram posted on his Koo handle. Team India's T20 World Cup campaign will come to an end against Namibia. The side does not stand a chance to make it to the semi-final of the marquee tournament. Pakistan and New Zealand are the two teams who will move forward from India's group (Group 2). ,The Men in Blue, who have had a disappointing T20 World Cup, lost against Pakistan and New Zealand in their first two games. They did register big wins against Afghanistan and Scotland. But the Black Caps winning against the Afghans on Sunday, put India out of contention. The India-Namibia game will be the Super 12's last game. ,Also read: T20 World Cup: All you need to know about semifinal fixtures,Former India captain Rahul Dravid will be taking over the coaching job from November 17, after Shastri departs. His tenure starts with India taking on New Zealand in a T20I series at home, followed by a Test series. Under Shastri and Kohli, India lost the in the semi-final of the 50-over World Cup in 2019, the World Test Championship. ,Wasim Akram and Ravi Shastri spent a lot of time with Shastri during their days as commentators.

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But there are a few things to look out for. I for one want to see Virat lead for one final time in T20 #cricket. Rohit & Rahul can go really beserk. Bumrah, Shami, Ashwin & Jadeja can strike a few blows. Above all I want to see a perfect send-off for my good friend Shaz as India coach. 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<ul>
  <li>Ravi Shastri's tenure as India coach ends with the India-Namibia game</li>
  <li>Virat Kohli will also be stepping down as captain post the T20 World Cup</li>
  <li>India are out of contention for a semi-finals spot</li>
</ul>

Wasim Akram wants to see a 'perfect send off' for Ravi Shastri, as India face Namibia

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Dubai, Oct 22 (PTI) Legendary former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram singled out the stylish Suryakumar Yadav as a potential game-changer for India in the ICC T20 World Cup, saying his ability to hit innovative 360 degree shots in the post Powerplay overs makes him a special player. India and Pakistan open their tournament campaign against each other on Sunday and the world's greatest ever left-arm bowler said that Pakistan's dismal ICC record won't have any bearing on the upcoming game. Suryakumar Yadav will be India's game-changer. He will change the complexion after the six (Powerplay) overs and I have seen his shots, he was with me (Akram was mentor) in KKR (back in 2012 and 2014) and now he has improved, Akram told 'Aaj Tak'. What a terrific player he (Surya) has become. He plays safe shots and doesn't stop, so he should play in that manner only, Akram added. In fact, Akram feels that Surya is a product of the robust domestic structure that BCCI has built in the past decade. Indian cricket is on a high and I heard Ajinkya (Rahane) say that BCCI has invested in domestic cricket. You are getting the fruits now. While Virat Kohli has decided to quit T20 captaincy, Akram feels that it will help him play fearless cricket in the tournament. On comparisons between Kohli and his younger Pakistani counterpart Babar Azam, another player destined to be a great for his country, Akram feels that Babar will eventually emulate the Indian captain in terms of achievements. Virat is Virat, one of the greats in the world. Babar has just started captaincy but again is a very good player to watch. He is consistent across formats, T20 or ODIs. He is learning the ropes of captaincy as he is a quick learner.It is a journey and Babar will ultimately touch the heights which have been surpassed by Kohli, said Akram, who has 900 plus international wickets in Tests and ODIs. However, the no-nonsense former Pakistan skipper wasn't very happy that the squad had been changed a week before the start of the tournament as veteran Shoaib Malik made the cut. The selectors changed three guys and Shoaib is in good form but it tells you that selectors didn't have any planning. When you create a situation like this, players would be in two minds. But now that the team is announced, I would say Shoaib has the experience and there will be some difference, Akram said. He said that Shoaib and Mohammed Hafeez can stem the rot in case of a top-order collapse. If two quick wickets go, then he and Hafeez can steady the innings. In T20s, you can't hit 4s and 6s every ball. Akram wants Pakistan to follow the West Indies model in the middle overs where even if they lose wickets, they continue to attack. They might lose a few games in the process but the intent should be to play positive cricket. The problem in T20 is from overs 6-12 and teams normally get into trouble in that phase. Good teams generally carry the momentum of Powerplay because if you play waiting game it will be 70 in 12 overs and even if you score at 10 an over, it will be 160. Look at West Indies (T20 WC winners in '12 and '16), they never stop. They would continue hitting but Pakistan goes run-a-ball and then pressure increases, Akram concluded.

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New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) A fierce competitor but an equally warm person, a crusader who stood up for his and others' rights, but most importantly for India, a magician with a cricket ball in his hands -- Bishan Singh Bedi has meant many things to many people whose lives he has touched. And as the spin legend turned 75, the best of Indian cricket, including Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar, came together to marvel at his artistry and fierce personality in a book titled 'Sardar of Spin'. Published by Roli Books to mark Bedi's 75th birthday, the book is a reflection of the goodwill and respect that Bedi earned for his skills on the field and no-holds-barred opinions off it. Tendulkar has written about the times when Bedi was the coach of the Indian team in the 1990s and the affection he showered on the players after being a hard taskmaster in training. Bishan paaji was ahead of the times in terms of preparing us for the matches. The nets were conducted in a serious manner, and he would, many a time, join by bowling to the batsmen. Fiercely competitive, he would challenge the batsman to step out or hit him to a specific target. It was a great sight when he won those battles. I had the privilege of facing him in the nets and it was evident that he was still working on setting up a batsman, and I had to be at my absolute best while facing him, writes Tendulkar. Talking about his relationship with Bedi, Tendulkar adds: I always had this feeling that he treated me like his son. He would greet me as 'Sashoo, my son', and I could always feel the warmth in his tight hug. When one was down, he would try to strike a conversation and make one feel comfortable. I have had some great times with him and his family, and it is nice to see Angad (Bedi's son) doing well in his chosen profession. Bedi has endured a rough few months. He spent three weeks in hospital in February-March this year after complaining of heart problems and subsequently also underwent an operation to remove blood clotting in his brain. The 75th birthday celebration that took place on Friday here was an ode to the fortitude of the man and was attended by his family, and close friends and former players. In the book, the great Gavaskar described Bedi as the best left-arm spinner to have played the game. Bedi took 266 wickets in 67 Tests. Until Wasim Akram came on the scene, Bishan Singh Bedi was the best left-hand bowler I had seen. I guess, one can now say that Bishan Singh Bedi is the best left-arm spinner, and Wasim Akram, the best left-hand pacer. During the last Test match of India's triumphant tour of the West Indies in 1971, I was floored and honoured when, in Trinidad, Bishan Singh Bedi – who had become a father during the game – decided to name his first born, Gavas Inder Singh. Gavas Inder Singh completed his Golden Jubilee in April while Bishan Singh Bedi celebrates his seventy-fifth birthday in September. I am thankful to the organisers of the celebration, and the book publishers for giving me the opportunity to send my greetings and good wishes to both on the momentous occasion. The foreword of the book has been written by Kapil, who was star-struck by the iconic bowler growing up. Among my early memories of Bishan paaji is the image of a player with his collars up and shirt buttons open. I was a kid and was watching the Duleep Trophy match between North and Central. Bishan paaji was a star. I just could not take my eyes off him. He was not an athlete but he was always busy on the field, constantly doing some exercise or the other when he was not bowling or when he was fielding in the deep. I also remember playing an Irani Cup match and watching him bowl. He made a big impression on me with his catching as he stood in the slips, and praised me for the half-century I made, he writes. Bedi has also been known to call a spade a spade without caring about the consequences for himself. His public bashing of the Delhi and District Cricket Association not too long ago for naming a stadium after a politician being a case in point. To Kapil, Bedi's unabashed opinions were a reflection of his awareness of not just his own rights but also his fellow cricketers. Critics would call Bishan paaji a rebel. Wrong. To me, he was a cricketer who knew his rights well. He stood up for the cricketers, fighting for better match fees, travel facilities and accommodation. He took on the Delhi and District Cricket Association because he wanted the players to be treated with respect. He did not hesitate to clash with the Board officials when he thought they were not being fair in their approach. For him, nothing was more important than the players’ interest and he was always prepared to walk any distance to achieve his goals. True, he suffered in the process, but always emerged with his head held high. A true sardar who made Indian cricket immensely proud, adds Kapil. The other cricketers who have written about him in the book include Anil Kumble, Vijay Merchant, Michael Holding, B S Chandrasekhar, Kirti Azad, Murali Kartik, Greg Chappell and Mike Brearley.

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One of cricket's greats Wasim Akram on Wednesday shared a bald look on Twitter. Posting an image, he said, Me after 12 days in quarantine and I finally found my razor happy now ? #QuarantineLife. This comes days after Akram's wife Shaniera asked him to get rid of his moustache. ,Wasim Akram has been in quarantine in Melbourne, Australia for 12 days now. The 'King of Swing' flew to Australia to be with his wife and daughter but is in isolation at the moment. Also read: 2019 World Cup pacer Liam Plunkett quits English cricket, will join US Major League,On the eighth day of quarantine Akram took to social media to share how he is keeping himself motivated to workout in quarantine. He showed his new bicycle and gym equipment as a Sajjad Ali song plays in the background. However, the former Pakistan pacer started the video by flaunting his 'quarantine mustache'. ,To this his wife Shaniera commented, That moustache is not coming home with you! , Also read: As Dale Steyn retires, wishes pour in for the South African pacer,It seems like Wasim Akram's razor comment is directed at Shaniera's demand of him cleaning the moustache. ,Last week, Akram had shared a photo of him on the sixth day of isolation and said he looked and felt like “total junglee”. “I’m in Melbourne to be with my wife and little princess, he further said in the caption. ,On Tuesday, Wasim Akram, who also captained the Pakistani team, dismissed all reports of him being interested in the job of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman. His former teammate Ramiz Raja was chosen for the job. In a social media post, Akram slammed an Indian media organisation asking it to 'get its sources right. , Also read: Shahid Afridi defends Taliban, says they came with 'positive frame of mind',Wasim Akram is an influential member of the PCB’s Cricket Committee and also Director cricket/coach with the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League. ,PCB chairman’s post is a specialised job and I was never interested in it. Thank God, I am content where I am in my life,” Akram tweeted.

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<ul>
  <li>Wasim Akram is in Australia, where he will spend time with his wife and daughter</li>
  <li>He took to social media to share a bald look</li>
  <li>Akram had on Tuesday said that he is not interested in a job at PCB</li>
</ul>

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University in Pakistan’s Lahore has expelled two students for hugging and
proposing on campus after a video of the act went viral on social media. The
decision was taken in a meeting held on Friday by a special disciplinary panel
of the university. The concerned students were summoned by the committee but
failed to appear, reported PTI.,Calling the act a gross misconduct and&nbsp;and violation of university rules, the University&nbsp;of Lahore said in a statement, "Since the concerned students but failed to appear before the committee on being summoned. ,Thus, in pursuance of Section 9 of the General Discipline and Code of Conduct on the Campus, the committee has decided to expel the two students for violating the varsity's rules and regulations and serious infraction of the code of conduct. Furthermore, as per Section 16, they are debarred from entering the premises of University of Lahore and all its sub-campuses.",The video of the proposal, which went viral on Twitter and topped the trend on last Thursday, features a girl proposing a boy on her knees with a bouquet of roses. The boy then takes the bouquet and pulls a girl and hug her. Other students in the video ares seen cheering for the couple.,However, the expulsion of he couple from the university drew mixed reaction from the netizens. While some compared the act to Amitabh Bacchan's 'Mohabattein', in which he was against the college romance.,Former&nbsp;Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto’s daughter Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari called the university action 'ridiculous'.,Former
Test Cricketer Wasim Akram’s wife Shaniera Akram on the other hand said also criticised the university's action.,Shaniera said, "Apply all
the rules you want but you can't expel love! It's in our hearts, it's the best
part about being young and it what makes life worth living! You learn more
about love than you can ever learn at an institution."

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  <li>The decision was taken by a special disciplinary panel of the university</li>
  <li>.The meeting on the matter was held on Friday</li>
  <li>The students failed to disappear between the panel on being summoned</li>
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Lahore university expels students after video of them hugging on campus goes viral

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England pacer James Anderson on Friday became the third
pacer to ever pick up a total of 900 wickets in international cricket, dismissing Indian
Vice-Captain Ajinkya Rahane, who was caught on slip, just before lunch on the
second day of the fourth Test between the two sides.,Australian and Pakistani pace bowling legends Glenn McGrath
and Wasim Akram, with 949 and 916 wickets respectively, currently lead in wicket-count
ahead of Anderson in the list.,<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/4th-test-rishabh-pant-brings-up-third-test-ton-as-indias-lead-zooms-past-50">4th Test: Rishabh Pant brings up third Test ton as India's lead zooms past 50</a></b>,Anderson has also become the first English bowler to accomplish
the feat, with Start Broad, who trails the England veteran with 760 wickets,
being the next active player with second-most number of wickets across formats.,When it comes to spinners, there are three who have picked
up more than 900 wickets so far: Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan (1,347 wickets),
Australia’s Shane Warne (1,001 wickets), and former leg-spinner Anil Jumble who
has picked up a total of 956 wickets.,<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/ind-vs-eng-india-aim-for-first-innings-lead-england-in-hunt-for-quick-wickets">4th Test: Pant, Sundar guide India to 89-run lead at Stumps, Day 2</a></b>,Achieving another feat on Thursday, Anderson, who removed
Indian opener Shubman Gill on the very first over of India’s first innings,
levelled himself with Glenn McGrath for dismissing the most number of players for
a duck in Test cricket: 104. The second place is currently acquired by Shane Warne
and Muttiah Muralitharan, each having sent back batsmen with a score of zero
102 times.

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<ul>
  <li>Anderson currently stands behind pace legends Glenn McGrath and Wasim Akram in terms of most wickets taken by pacers</li>
  <li>He accomplished the feat by dismissing India's Ajinkya Rahane on the second day of the fourth Test</li>
  <li>When it comes to spinners, there are three who have picked up more than 900 wickets</li>
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