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The figures make impressive reading. The second most prolific off-spinner to have played ODI cricket, Saqlain was the the quickest to reach 100, 150, 200 and 250 wickets. He took 65 wickets in 1996 and 69 the following year - tallies that have not been bettered - and his average cannot be bettered by any of the other 34 players to take 200 wickets. He is also the man credited with introducing the 'doosra' that went on to become almost a staple part of an offie's armoury.

ODIs: 169; Wickets: 288; Average: 21.78; Economy rate: 4.29

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Injury has been the only threat to Vettori's presence in the New Zealand one-day side since his debut in 1997. Heading into his fourth World Cup, he continues to demonstrate the intelligence, flight and changes of pace that have seen him become - by some distance - the most successful left-arm spinner to have played limited-overs cricket.

ODIs: 286; Wickets: 290; Average: 32.30; Economy rate: 4.13

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Other bowlers may have played more matches, taken more wickets and appeared in more than two World Cups, but Warne's impact on the one-day game was profound. His attacking mindset ensured spin was no longer seen as simply a means of drying up the runs, and his respective figures of 4-29 and 4-33 in the semi-final and final of Australia's triumphant 1999 World Cup are those of a man who always rose to the occasion.

ODIs: 194; Wickets: 293; Average: 25.73; Economy rate: 4.25

BBC Radio 5 live

In a busy 5 live Sport tonight with Mark Chapman from 19:00 GMT there is a Tuffers and Vaughan section in which the greatest ODI XI will be announced. We have been asking for your votes over recent editions of Sportsday and today we are looking for a spin bowler.

Over the next few minutes we will give you the options and the vote will commence at 11:00 GMT.

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A very happy 57th birthday to Sandy Lyle, the first Briton to win the coveted Masters at Augusta. Others born on this day include former Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher (66), Scotland manager Gordon Strachan (58) and former Australia seamer Glenn McGrath (45).

Ivory Coast won a dramatic penalty shootout 9-8 to defeat Ghana in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations last night. Here's a look at how the media in Ghana reacted to the outcome, courtesy of our colleagues at BBC Monitoring.

"Ghana made to rue missed chances. They blew a two-goal lead!!! Penalties can go either way so it's really hard luck," said myjoyonline.com. "It was a typical desperate West African derby, hugely physical with high flying tackles at times but it was all done with such enduring fondness and in great camaraderie."

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The ghanaweb.com website said: "Thirty-three years and counting, Ghana's reasons for better adventures at the Nations Cup remain alive despite shootout loss to Cote d'Ivoire... This AFCON experience taught us more about the future than the present; a very bright future, that is. Going forward, the only way is up."

On Twitter, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama tweeted: "Kudos #BlackStars. Gallant performance despite our loss. You exceeded our expectations, going from zero to heroes. I am proud of you."

BBC Wales: Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-yueng says he could have joined Sunderland last summer but stayed with the Swans because they are the "better team".

Who is your player of the season so far? Please keep your thoughts coming in to #bbcsportsday and the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Alan Simon:, external Harry Kane is having a purple patch but Eden Hazard is having a purple season. I'm a Spurs fan.

Geoff Naylor:, external Player of the season at this stage has to be either Harry Kane or Alexis Sanchez. Both have been a class apart. I go for Kane.

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Staying with the legendary jockey AP McCoy, and on this day six years ago he recorded his 3,000th jumps winner aboard Restless D'Artaix at Plumpton.

In another racing landmark, the first recorded horse race in England took place at Chester's Roodee Fields on this day in 1540, and that is a year, not 20 minutes to four o'clock.

You may have heard the tale about the Dublin taxi driver who was lamenting AP McCoy's decision to retire only to learn the passengers he was addressing were in fact McCoy himself and his wife.

The 40-year-old spoke to BBC Breakfast this morning and shed a little more light on the episode.

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"My wife and I got into a taxi in Dublin Airport on Saturday. I sat in behind the driver and he didn't really see me," he said.

"My wife was on the phone and she was talking about my retirement, and heard her conversation. He said: 'I heard you talking about McCoy. I'm not a real racing fan but it's very sad. He's been riding such a long time'.

"I piped up behind and said 'I'm not dead you know', and he nearly crashed. He had no idea I was behind him. I told him I was very flattered he had complimented me and said a lot of nice things. I mightn't have piped up if it hadn't been so nice. It was very funny at the time."

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers tells the club's website there is a "strong possibility" Adam Lallana will be fit to face Tottenham, external at Anfield on Tuesday.

The midfielder missed Saturday's Merseyside derby stalemate with Everton due to injury. Philippe Coutinho (knee) and Raheem Sterling (foot) should feature despite picking up injuries at Goodison Park.

This morning we're asking for your player of the season so far.

Harry Kane has rightly made a lot of headlines, the 21-year-old has come through the ranks at Spurs to score 22 goals this term. What about his Spurs team-mate Christian Eriksen, with 11 goals from midfield and some spectacular free-kicks?

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has produced some impressive performances to save Louis van Gaal's less than watertight defence, Alexis Sanchez has invigorated Arsenal with 18 goals and Cesc Fabregas has helped Chelsea to a commanding lead at the top with some inventive midfield displays.

Please send in your thoughts to #bbcsportsday or the BBC Sport Facebook page.

BBC Radio Manchester, external: Bolton Wanderers manager Neil Lennon says he will be without nine players, due to injury, for the home game against Fulham tomorrow. Liam Trotter and David Wheater will have fitness tests before the match.

London Irish have announced that lock Nic Rouse has agreed a contract extension. Rouse, who joined Irish in 2013, has been in impressive form since returning from injury on Boxing Day.

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'State of emergency at Real Madrid', says Marca, after Real suffered their heaviest defeat in more than four years - beaten 4-0 over the weekend by Atletico Madrid. "It is the worst game we have played since I have been coach." said Real coach Carlo Ancelotti, who described it as 'a mess'. That said, his team still top La Liga, a point ahead of Barcelona.

More from Arsene Wenger on the Nigel Pearson saga at tomorrow's opponents Leicester. Not much more, but this is his response: "I don't know more than you, I don't know what to think about that because I'm not well informed."

Chelsea's former Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba went through a range of emotions watching his country win the Africa Cup of Nations last night as this Instagram clip, external shows.

Arsenal are now down in sixth place in the Premier League and after Leicester on Tuesday they have a home FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough on Saturday, followed by a London derby at Crystal Palace in the league and the Champions League round of 16 tie with Monaco.

The manager says: "You focus on how you can put your team in a position to respond well and quickly. This is a very important period."

Not so good on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain either: "He's not back. He's got at least two more weeks."

Less encouraging on Jack Wilshere: "We have to monitor him daily and see how he develops. I don't know when he'll return."