5 records prove that Ajit Agarkar is an unsung hero of Indian cricket

# Best strike-rate amongst bowlers with 150 or more wickets (India)

Agarkar has a strike-rate under 35 amongst the top 5 wicket-takers of India.

The Mumbaikar did not only pick a lot of wickets but also made sure he took them quickly. Agarkar had a strike-rate of 32.9 which is an Indian record (qualification: minimum 150 wickets). He is the only bowler who has a strike-rate under 35 amongst the top 5 wicket-takers of India.

However, there are many bowlers from other countries who have a better strike-rate than Agarkar. Ajantha Mendis has picked 152 wickets at a strike-rate of 27.3 and tops the list. Amongst the current crop of Indian bowlers, Mohammed Shami has the best strike-rate, 27.7 and Jasprit Bumrah is not far behind with a success rate of 28.