Kennington (UK): England fast bowler Stuart Broad Overtaken by Aussie great on Sunday Glenn McGrath To become the second most successful fast bowler in the history of test cricket,
He achieved the feat during his side’s third and final Test against South Africa at The Oval.
Broad trapped the South African captain in South Africa’s second innings on the fourth day of the match Dean Algary LBW took his 564th wicket in Tests for 36 runs in the 22nd over. Then he also dismissed Ryan Rickelton for eight runs.
He achieved the feat during his side’s third and final Test against South Africa at The Oval.
Broad trapped the South African captain in South Africa’s second innings on the fourth day of the match Dean Algary LBW took his 564th wicket in Tests for 36 runs in the 22nd over. Then he also dismissed Ryan Rickelton for eight runs.
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After this wicket, Broad is the second most successful fast bowler in Tests after his bowling partner and compatriot with 565 wickets. James AndersonWho has 666 wickets in the longer format.
With this, Broad has also become the fifth most successful bowler in Test history. Now Broad has taken 565 wickets in 159 Tests at an average of 27.81 and an economy rate of 2.94. His best bowling figures in an innings is 8/15.
The Sri Lankan great is above the bowler muttiah muralitharan (800), late Australian spin great Shane Warne (708), James Anderson (666), Indian spin wizard Anil Kumble (619).