Dhaka: Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi created history on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh. The left-arm pacer became the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship. He reached the milestone by dismissing Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.
Young Star Joins Elite Club
With this achievement, the 26-year-old joined an exclusive group as only the 19th bowler overall to reach 100 wickets in WTC history. Australia’s Nathan Lyon leads the all-time list with 210 wickets. Shaheen now stands tall as Pakistan’s highest wicket-taker in the competition, ahead of Noman Ali with 89 and Sajid Khan with 63.
Transitioning from his recent form, Afridi showed strong performance in the recently concluded PSL 11, where he captained Lahore Qalandars and claimed 16 wickets in 10 matches. His consistent excellence across formats continues to impress fans and experts alike. In Tests, he has taken 121 wickets in 33 matches at an average of 27.92.
Pride for Pakistan Cricket
This milestone adds another feather to Shaheen’s cap and boosts Pakistan’s campaign in the current WTC cycle. The fast bowler has already built an impressive international record with 139 ODI wickets and 136 T20I scalps. Fans celebrated the moment widely on social media as Pakistan’s pace attack led the charge on a helpful pitch in Dhaka.
Shaheen’s achievement highlights his importance to the national team and inspires young bowlers across the country. As the Test series against Bangladesh progresses, all eyes remain on the star pacer to see how many more wickets he can add to his growing tally. Pakistan cricket supporters now hope this historic moment fuels a strong team performance in the red-ball format.
