CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Former skipper Anil Kumble (132), Kapil (131), and spinner Harbhajan Singh (103) are the only bowlers other than Ishant to feature in 100 Tests for India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ishant Sharma has become the second Indian fast bowler to play 100 Test matches when he took the field against England in Ahmedabad. The only other pacer from India to have played 100 Tests is the great Kapil Dev (131). In the second Test at Chennai, he claimed his 300th Test wicket.

Detailed explanation-3: -From India, there are 13 players on the list who made it to century of Test matches.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hit For Six! Only three bowlers in the history of Indian cricket have played 100 Test matches.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Jammu-born pacer surpassed Bumrah’s record of 153.36 kph to earn the tag of being the fastest Indian bowler. However, Malik has attained speeds greater than 155 kmph. He clocked in 156.9 kmph while playing in the IPL 2022 for the Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Daredevils.