Jasprit Bumrah Reaches 500 International Wickets Milestone
He achieved this feat at Wankhede Stadium by dismissing England captain Harry Brook during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal.
Bumrah, who debuted in January 2016, reached the milestone in approximately a decade, highlighting his consistency in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
Exam Point: Anil Kumble remains India's leading wicket-taker with 953 wickets, followed by Ravichandran Ashwin (765) and Harbhajan Singh (707).
Key Facts / Static GK
Wankhede Stadium is located in Mumbai.
Leading Indian pacer (all formats) is Kapil Dev with 687 wickets.
Practice Quiz — 9 March 2026
Q1. What is the total value of the Open Market Operation (OMO) bond purchase announced by the RBI for March 2026?
Q2. According to WHO standards, what is the required prevalence rate for a country to be considered to have eliminated leprosy as a public health problem?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Hurun Rich List 2026: 1. India added a net total of 57 billionaires last year. 2. Mumbai is the billionaire capital of Asia. 3. Ritesh Agarwal is the youngest billionaire in India. Which of the statements is/are correct?
Q4. Which Indian state is the first to propose a ban on social media usage for children under the age of 16 in its 2026-27 budget?
Q5. Match the entity with its role in the SBI USD 500 Million Social Loan: 1. SBI - a. Mandated Lead Arranger 2. MUFG - b. Borrower 3. SDG-5 - c. Target Goal
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