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Starc Equals Herath's Record For Most Wickets In Tests By Left-arm Pacers

By IANS News January 08, 2026 • 14:12 PM View: 144

Sydney Cricket Ground: Australia’s talismanic fast bowler Mitchell Starc reached another milestone in his illustrious red-ball career on Thursday as he etched his name alongside the greats during the fifth day of the final Ashes game at the Sydney Cricket Ground, equalling Rangana Herath’s record for the most wickets taken by a left-arm bowler in Test cricket history.

The Australian legend has now taken 433 wickets in 105 matches, while Sri Lanka's Herath reached the same total in just 93 matches.

Starc performed exceptionally well in the recent Ashes series, taking 31 wickets and contributing with two half-centuries. His outstanding all-round performance earned him the Player of the Series award.

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