{
  "id": 17162988,
  "title": "Rashid Khan creates history in Sharjah, becomes first bowler to take 200 T20I wickets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/rashid-khan-creates-history-in-sharjah-becomes-first-bowler-to-take",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/rashid-khan-creates-history-in-sharjah-becomes-first-bowler-to-take-200-t20i-wickets-1.500729057"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, Sharjah Cricket Stadium witnessed history as Afghanistan's Rashid Khan etched his name in the record books by becoming the first bowler to take 200 wickets in men's T20 Internationals. The 28-year-old leg spinner achieved this milestone against Zimbabwe during Afghanistan's second T20I match at the stadium. Rashid, who made his T20I debut against Zimbabwe in 2015, reached the landmark when he dismissed Zimbabwe opener Tadiwanashe Marumani, who was batting at number three.\n\nImpressive as this achievement is, Rashid's dominance in T20 cricket extends beyond this milestone. He is currently the leading wicket-taker in overall T20 cricket, including international matches and domestic franchise leagues, with a staggering 742 wickets from 551 matches. This includes not only his 200 T20I wickets but also his impressive total in shorter formats of the game. The closest competitor in this category is West Indies spinner Sunil Narine, with 658 wickets from 617 matches.\n\nRashid's journey to this historic achievement has been nothing short of remarkable. At just 28 years old, he has already surpassed even the most significant milestones in T20 cricket. His nearest competitor, Sunil Narine, is a close second with 658 wickets, while other notable bowlers such as Dwayne Bravo (631 wickets) and Imran Tahir (593 wickets) remain far behind. For a bowler who made his international debut as a teenager, reaching this level of success further cements Rashid Khan as one of the most outstanding talents in the history of cricket.",
  "summary": "Sharjah Cricket Stadium has witnessed some unforgettable moments in cricket history. Who can forget Sachin Tendulkar's legendary Desert Storm innings against Australia in 1998? It remains one of the most iconic performances at the venue. Now, 28 years later, another remarkable chapter has been added to Sharjah's rich cricketing history. Afghanistan's Rashid Khan has become the first bowler to…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Afghanistan's Rashid becomes first men's player to claim 200 T20I wickets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/afghanistans-rashid-becomes-first-mens-player-to-claim-200-t20i",
        "published": "2026-10-29T18:01:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}