Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc has etched his name in cricket history by breaking a 23-year-old record previously held by Pakistan’s iconic bowler Wasim Akram.
During the pink-ball Ashes Test against England at the Gabba on Thursday, Starc dismissed key batsmen Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, and Harry Brook in England’s first innings. These wickets helped him surpass Akram’s milestone, making Starc the highest wicket-taking left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket history.
Wasim Akram had set the previous record with 414 wickets in 104 Test matches. Starc overtook him by claiming his 415th wicket in just 102 Tests, achieving the feat faster than the Pakistani legend.
This achievement underscores Starc’s consistency and dominance in the longest format, as he continues to strengthen Australia’s bowling arsenal. For context, the record for the most wickets overall by a fast bowler in Test cricket is still held by former England pacer James Anderson, who took 704 wickets across 188 matches.
Starc’s landmark not only highlights his individual brilliance but also adds to the rich legacy of left-arm fast bowlers in international cricket, placing him among the sport’s all-time greats.
This record-breaking performance reinforces Starc’s status as a modern cricketing great and reflects his pivotal role in Australia’s Test team, particularly during high-stakes series like the Ashes. As he continues his career, fans and analysts alike will watch closely to see how far Starc can extend his record and further cement his legacy alongside other legendary fast bowlers.
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