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Shaheen Afridi Reaches 400 International Wickets Milestone

Shaheen Shah Afridi completed 400 international wickets during the first Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur. He became the first Pakistani bowler to reach 100 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship. The 26-year-old left-arm pacer is now ninth on Pakistan's all-time wicket-takers list. Despite his achievement, Bangladesh held a strong position with a 179-run lead at stumps on Day 4.

Key Points: Shaheen Afridi: 400 Wickets & 100 WTC Scalps

  • Shaheen Afridi completes 400 international wickets
  • First Pakistani with 100 WTC scalps
  • Ninth Pakistan bowler overall to reach milestone
  • Achieved at age 26 in 211th appearance
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Shaheen Afridi completes 400 international wickets, becomes first Pakistani with 100 WTC scalps

Shaheen Shah Afridi becomes first Pakistani with 100 WTC wickets, completing 400 international scalps at age 26.

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Mirpur, May 12

The fourth day of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh belonged to Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi after he completed 400 international wickets and etched his name deeper into the country's cricketing history.

The left-arm fast bowler reached the milestone when he dismissed Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. The wicket made Shaheen only the ninth Pakistan bowler overall and sixth pacer from the country to claim 400 wickets across formats.

At just 26 years of age, Shaheen achieved the landmark in his 211th international appearance, underlining his rapid rise since making his debut as a teenager. He now sits ninth on Pakistan's all-time list of leading wicket-takers in international cricket.

Former captain Wasim Akram tops the chart with 916 wickets, followed by Waqar Younis with 789 and Imran Khan with 544. Other legends ahead of Shaheen include Shahid Afridi, Saqlain Mushtaq, Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Gul.

Most international wickets for Pakistan:

Wasim Akram - 916

Waqar Younis - 789

Imran Khan - 544

Shahid Afridi - 538

Saqlain Mushtaq - 496

Saeed Ajmal - 447

Shoaib Akhtar - 438

Umar Gul - 427

Shaheen Afridi - 400*

Shaheen's tally includes 139 wickets in 74 ODIs and 136 wickets in 103 T20 Internationals, while he has continued to lead Pakistan's attack in the longest format.

Earlier in the Test, Shaheen had already achieved another significant milestone by becoming the first Pakistani bowler to complete 100 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship. He now leads Pakistan's wicket charts in the competition with 103 scalps, ahead of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan.

Most wickets for Pakistan in the ICC World Test Championship

Shaheen Afridi - 103

Noman Ali - 89

Sajid Khan - 63

Naseem Shah - 60

Abrar Ahmed - 46

Yasir Shah - 41

Hasan Ali - 35

Mohammad Abbas - 34

Despite Shaheen's achievement, Bangladesh ended Day 4 in a commanding position. After securing a first-innings lead with the help of a five-wicket haul from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the hosts stretched their overall advantage to 179 runs, reaching 152/3 in the second innings with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto unbeaten on 58.

- ANI

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Priya S
400 wickets in any format is no joke. Respect to Shaheen for this achievement! Pakistan has always produced world-class pacers. Indian fan here but good cricket should be appreciated regardless of borders đź‘Ź
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Michael C
Impressive numbers for a 26-year-old. But looking at the list of Pakistan's top wicket-takers, most played in an era with more Tests. Shaheen's 100 WTC wickets show he's consistent in the toughest format. The next few years will be crucial for his legacy.
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Vikram M
Shaheen is definitely a special talent. But let's be honest - his pace has come down after those injuries. 130-135 kph now vs his earlier 145+. He needs to work on that if he wants to reach Wasim Akram's level. Great moment for Pakistan cricket though! 🏏
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James A
First Pakistani with 100 WTC wickets is a fantastic achievement. The WTC has given context to Test cricket. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is in a strong position - could be an interesting final day. Shaheen's milestone might be overshadowed by a home win.
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Rohit P
As an Indian fan, I have to say - 400 wickets at 26 is incredible. But the real question is can he stay fit? Pakistani pacers have a history of breaking down early. Hope he manages his workload better. Also, Bangladesh thriving at home - good to see competitive cricket!

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