Dhaka (Pakistan News) Shaheen Shah Afridi has created history by crossing a remarkable milestone in the World Test Championship.
During the first Test match being played against Bangladesh in Dhaka, left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi became the first Pakistani bowler to complete 100 wickets in the history of the World Test Championship. Shaheen Shah Afridi achieved this honor by dismissing Bangladeshi opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy.
The 26-year-old fast bowler also became the 19th bowler overall to take 100 wickets in the World Test Championship. On the other hand, Najamul Hasan Shanto’s brilliant century and Mominul Haq’s half-century on the opening day of the first Test gave Bangladesh a strong position.
Batting first, the host team scored 301 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 85 overs at the end of the day, Mushfiqur Rahim He remained unbeaten on 48 runs, while Liton Das was at the crease on 8 runs.