Shaheen Afridi becomes first Pakistani to claim 100 WTC wickets

DHAKA: Shaheen Shah Afridi achieved a major milestone in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) during the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh national cricket team at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.

The left-arm fast bowler became the first Pakistani cricketer to complete 100 wickets in ICC World Test Championship history.

Afridi reached the landmark after dismissing Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy during the opening day’s play.

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With the achievement, the 26-year-old also became only the 19th bowler overall to take 100 wickets in the World Test Championship, further strengthening his position as Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker in the competition.

Most wickets for Pakistan in ICC World Test Championship:

• Shaheen Shah Afridi – 100*
• Noman Ali – 89
• Sajid Khan – 63
• Naseem Shah – 60
• Abrar Ahmed – 46
• Yasir Shah – 41
• Hasan Ali – 35
• Mohammad Abbas – 34

Meanwhile, centuries from Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and a solid knock by Mominul Haque put the hosts in a commanding position on the opening day of the Test match.

After opting to bat first, Bangladesh finished the day at 301-4 in 85 overs.

Mushfiqur Rahim remained unbeaten on 48 off 104 deliveries, including six boundaries, while Litton Das was unbeaten on eight runs from 35 balls.