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Purple Cap at 40, world record at 47: Tahir becomes oldest 5-wicket taker in T20s

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Imran Tahir made history by taking a phenomenal five-wicket haul in the Caribbean Premier League, earning the title of the oldest cricketer to achieve such a milestone in men's T20 cricket.

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  • Imran Tahir made history by taking a phenomenal five-wicket haul in the Caribbean Premier League, earning the title of the oldest cricketer to achieve such a milestone in men's T20 cricket.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:26:17 UTC.

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