Fans, politicians and Pakistan celebrate Yasir Shah’s 200

Leg spinner Yasir Shah wrote cricket history books, after he became the fastest man to claim 200 Test wickets, the
06 Dec, 2018

Leg spinner Yasir Shah wrote cricket history books, after he became the fastest man to claim 200 Test wickets, the feat achieved in just 33 Test matches.

In doing so, Shah broke some 82-year-old record on the fourth day of the third Test against New Zealand on Thursday.

The 32-year-old trapped night-watchman Will Somerville leg before for four — his second wicket of the New Zealand second innings — to reach the milestone in his 33rd Test, beating Australian leg-spinner Clarrie Grimmett’s record of 36 Tests achieved against South Africa in Johannesburg in 1936.

Shah’s feat was celebrated in Pakistan by his fans, cricket pundits and politicians.

“It is indeed a proud moment for PCB and cricket fans across the country. Yasir has been a phenomenal bowler for Pakistan ever since his Test debut four years ago. I hope and pray for his continued success, he is a world-class performer and a real match winner who has a fantastic attitude towards the game," said Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Ehsan Mani.

 

Copyright Business Recorder, 2018

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