Taking a four-wicket haul is considered a significant achievement in the game of cricket. Although it is not as complete as taking a fifer in the sport, it is still regarded as one of the vital performances. We have seen how a four-wicket haul can change the entire complexion of the game, provided the bowler takes key wickets during the passage of the play.
As a result, it leads to match-winning performances. Taking a four-wicket haul is not that easy for the bowlers. However, if they manage to keep their intensity levels a bit high, while also maintaining subtle bowling variations of good line and length, then they are certain to achieve the landmark.
In this article, we will now take a glimpse at the seven Indians with the most four-wicket hauls in ODIs.
1. Ajit Agarkar
Ajit Agarkar played 191 ODIs for Team India wherein he accounted for 288 dismissals. Overall, he has taken as many as 10 four-wicket hauls for the national cricket team in the 50-over format.
2. Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami has been one of the finest pace weapons of the Indian cricket team. Having played 91 ODIs so far, he has taken 163 wickets including 9 four-wicket hauls.
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3. Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble has been the best spinner in the history of Indian cricket. The former leg-spinner played 271 ODIs for India wherein he took 337 wickets including 8 four-wicket hauls.
4. Javagal Srinath
Javagal Srinath was one of the best fast bowlers in the history of Indian cricket. He was the first Indian fast bowler to take more than 300 wickets in ODIs. He took 315 wickets in 229 ODIs including 7 four-wicket hauls.
5. Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav has bagged as many as 7 four-wicket hauls in the 50-over format. Having played 88 ODIs, he has taken 150 wickets.
6. Zaheer Khan
Zaheer Khan was undoubtedly the best clutch fast bowler in the history of Indian cricket. He was capable of taking wickets when it mattered the most. Zaheer Khan took 282 wickets in 200 ODIs including 7 four-wicket hauls.
7. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja plies his trade as an all-rounder, who bats left-handed and bowls left-arm orthodox spin. He took 199 wickets in 181 ODI appearances including 7 four-wicket hauls.
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