Published 19:21 IST, January 19th 2020

'We'd like to see video proof!': ICC trolls fan who says he can bowl like Jasprit Bumrah

ICC had asked a passionate cricket fan to provide impossible evidence against claims of bowling like Jasprit Bumrah during the series decider on Sunday

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ICC took a hilarious dig at a cricket fan who claimed that he can bowl like pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah during ongoing ODI series-decider against Australia on Sunday. It so happened that passionate fan was seen holding a placard in stands of M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru which read that 'I Can Bowl Like Bumrah'.

Sensing an opportunity, governing body of world cricket (ICC) came forward and along with posting an im of fan, International Cricket Council also mentioned that it would like to see video proof of it.

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Steve Smith Powers Australia To 286/9

Steve Smith's stellar kck helped Australia post 286/9 in ir 50 overs after skipper Aaron Finch had decided to bat in series-deciding third and final ODI at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. This was batting superstar's ninth century in ODI cricket. Even after getting to his ton, Smith accelerated and kept scoreboard ticking as he looked to take Aussies past 300-run mark. However, his brilliant innings came to an end at a 132-ball 131.

Even though he was dismissed, some important contributions from tail-enders ensured that five-time world champions posted 286/9 in ir 50 overs. 

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Mohammed Shami misses out on a fifer

Star Indian pacer Mohammed Shami was very impressed with ball as he helped India pull things back in death overs just when it appeared that Aussies would post a huge total on board. He took prized wicket of Steve Smith just when he was going berserk.

Apart from Smith, Shami accounted for David Warner, Pat Cummins, and Adam Zampa respectively. He finished with figures of 4/63 from his 10 overs at an ecomy rate of 3.80. 

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(Im Courtesy: ICC Twitter)

19:21 IST, January 19th 2020