5 overs in cricket that never seemed to end

2. Mohammad Sami (Pakistan) – 17-ball over against Bangladesh in an ODI

Sami is known most for his infamous 17-ball over (image Credit: Zee News)

Mohammad Sami is a Pakistani fast bowler who has been around for the past 15 years in international cricket and has represented his country every now and then. His last appearance came during the latest edition of the ICC World Twenty20 played earlier this year. Sami, though, holds a very dubious bowling record, that of bowling the longest over in ODI cricket.

The 35-year old achieved this ignominious feat during a match against Bangladesh in the 2004 Asia Cup. The Bangladeshi had scored just 6 runs in their first 2 overs when Sami charged in to bowl the third over. A total of 7 wides and 4 no-balls bowled in the over, though, ensured that the pacer bowled 17 balls whereas the batting side added 24 runs to their tally.

Sadly for Mohammad Sami, this terrible over is one of the things that he is known most for.