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Noman Ali Makes History: Oldest Bowler to Reach 100 Test Wickets: On the cricket field, age is often nothing more than a number, and Pakistan's left-arm spinner, Nauman Ali, has proven this to be true. During the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh, Nauman achieved a remarkable feat that has shattered a 128-year-old world record.
128-Year-Old Cricket Test Record Shattered
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Nauman Ali has now become the oldest bowler in the history of Test cricket to complete 100 wickets. He achieved this milestone at the age of 39 years and 217 days.
Previously, this record was held by England's Bobby Peel, who completed his 100 wickets in 1896 at the age of 39 years and 180 days. By claiming this record, which stood for over a century, Nauman has added a new chapter to the history of Pakistani cricket.
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Oldest Bowlers to Reach 100 Wickets: Surpassing Cricket Legends
Nauman Ali now sits at the top of the list of the oldest bowlers to take 100 wickets in Test cricket. Other big names on this list are as follows:
| Bowler's Name | Country | Age (at the time of 100 wickets) |
|---|---|---|
| Noman Ali | Pakistan | 39 years, 217 days |
| Bobby Peel | England | 39 years, 180 days |
| Ray Illingworth | England | 39 years, 30 days |
| Clarrie Grimmett | Australia | 39 years, 22 days |
| Sydney Barnes | England | 38 years, 310 days |
Fastest 100 Test Wickets for Pakistan: Noman Ali Joins Elite List
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Noman Ali has joined the ranks of legendary Pakistani bowlers—not only in terms of age but also in terms of speed. He completed his 100 wickets in just 22 matches. With this achievement, he has become the joint-fourth fastest bowler to take 100 wickets for Pakistan:
- Yasir Shah: 17 matches
- Saeed Ajmal: 19 matches
- Waqar Younis: 20 matches
- Noman Ali / Fazal Mahmood: 22 matches
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