LAHORE: Test spinner Nauman Ali has achieved a major career milestone by completing 100 Test wickets, surpassing the records of legendary spinners Saqlain Mushtaq and Danish Kaneria in the process.
The left-arm spinner picked up three wickets in the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh, bringing up his 100-wicket landmark in just his 22nd Test match.
With this achievement, Nauman Ali has moved to third place among Pakistan’s fastest bowlers to reach 100 Test wickets in terms of matches played.
He has also become one of the most efficient spinners in terms of reaching the milestone, further strengthening his position in Pakistan’s Test bowling lineup.
The record for the fastest 100 Test wickets for Pakistan national cricket team is held by Yasir Shah, who achieved the feat in just 17 matches.
He is followed by Saeed Ajmal, who reached the milestone in 19 Tests.
Nauman Ali now sits third on the list, ahead of both Saqlain Mushtaq and Danish Kaneria, who each completed 100 wickets in 23 matches.