Mitchell Starc has become the most successful left-arm fast bowler in Test history, surpassing Wasim Akram's 414 wickets
with a stellar 6/75 performance. Akram lauded Starc as a worthy successor, but the Australian humbly stated Akram
remains the benchmark. Starc now ranks among Australia's top wicket-takers, with his pursuit of further milestones
Mitchell Starc (AP Photo)
Mitchell Starc has officially stepped past a living legend. The Australian speedster is now the most successful left-arm
fast bowler in Test history, surpassing Pakistan icon Wasim Akram's tally of 414 wickets during a sensational spell on
day one of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Starc
produced a fiery 6/71 against England, the performance that elevated him to 418 Test wickets, pushing him to the top of
the all-time list for left-arm pacers — and triggering an emotional tribute from the man he overtook. Within minutes of
the milestone, Akram took to social media and posted a heartfelt salute to Starc, calling him a worthy successor to the
throne he has held for decades. His message read like a coronation.
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“Super Starc! Proud of you, mate,” Akram wrote on X. “Your incredible hard work sets you apart, and it was only a matter
of time before you crossed my tally of wickets . I am pleased to give this to you! Go well, and keep soaring to new
heights in your stellar career.” Akram's words are more than praise. They symbolise a baton being passed between two
generations defined by reverse swing, toe-crushing yorkers and unrelenting aggression. Yet, in a moment of humility that
stunned reporters, Starc insisted Akram remains untouchable. “Wasim's still a far better bowler than I am,” Starc said.
“He's the pinnacle of left-armers… I'll just try and keep churning a few out.” While he plays down the achievement,
Starc now sits alongside cricket's immortals. Among Australian wicket-takers, only Shane Warne (708), Glenn McGrath
(563) and Nathan Lyon (562) stand ahead of him. At 35, with form sizzling and the Ashes still unfolding, his chase isn't