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Happy Birthday Javagal Srinath: 5 top achievements of one of India's fastest ever bowlers- In Pics

Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath turns 53 years of age today (August 31). On this special occasion of India's legendary fast bowler's birthday, we bring you some memorable moments and achievements of the pace sensation.

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149.6
149.6

In the 1999 World Cup, Srinath clocked a delivery of 149.6 kmph which made him the fastest bowler of India for a brief period of time. (Source: Twitter)

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Arjuna Award
Arjuna Award

The Indian pacer was honoured with the Arjuna Award in 1996 for his contribution in the Indian cricket team. (Image Source: Twitter)

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Over 300 ODI wickets
Over 300 ODI wickets

Javagal Srinath is the only Indian bowler to have picked up 300 ODI wickets. He is currently on top of the Indian bowlers list with 315 wickets to his name. (Image Source: Twitter)

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Highest wicket-taker in World Cup
Highest wicket-taker in World Cup

The right-arm pace sensation is till date the highest wicket-taker for India in World Cups. (Image Source: Twitter)

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200 Test wickets
200 Test wickets

Joining Kapil Dev in this feat, Srinath has 200 Test wickets for his country. He was the second Indian to do so and has a total of 551 wickets in his career for India. (Image Source: Twitter)





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