Mitchell Starc breaks Wasim Akram’s 23-year-old test record

Brisbane: Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc has set a new milestone in Test cricket by breaking Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s 23-year-old world record.

During the pink-ball Ashes Test at the Gabba, Starc dismissed English batters Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook in the first innings, marking a historic achievement.

With these wickets, Starc has now become the highest wicket-taking left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket. Previously, the record belonged to Wasim Akram, who claimed 414 wickets in 104 Test matches.

Mitchell Starc surpassed the record by securing his 415th wicket in his 102nd Test match.

It is worth noting that England’s James Anderson holds the overall record for most Test wickets by a fast bowler, with 704 wickets in 188 matches.