Mitchell Starc becomes most successful left-arm bowler in Test history

Australia's Mitchell Starc has moved to the top of the list of the most successful left-arm bowlers in Test cricket after surpassing Sri Lankan great Rangana Herath. Starc reached the landmark during Australia's first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin when he dismissed Shadman Islam. The wicket took his Test tally to 434, moving him one ahead of Herath's career total of 433. High-Level delegation from Norway calls on COAS Syed Asim Munir Pakistan legend Wasim Akram occupies third place on the all-time list of left-arm Test wicket-takers with 414 wickets. Since making his international debut in October 2010, Starc has developed into one of Australia's premier fast bowlers and a leading figure in international cricket across formats. The left-armer has also achieved the distinction of being part of teams that have won all three major ICC men's global titles — the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and World Test Championship. Gold and silver prices decline after seven-day winning streak Starc has been particularly influential in ODI cricket, where he has claimed 247 wickets in 130 matches at an average of 23.58. He was a member of Australia's World Cup-winning squads in 2015 and 2023.