Australia ,13 August, 2026 (Nosheen): Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc etched his name into the record books today, becoming the most successful left-arm bowler in Test cricket history.Starc reached the landmark during the first Test of the series against Bangladesh in Darwin, dismissing Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam. The wicket took Starc to 434 Test wickets, moving him past Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath, who retired with 433 wickets.Pakistan legend Wasim Akram now sits third on the all-time list for left-arm bowlers with 414 Test wickets.Since making his international debut in October 2010, Starc has established himself as one of the premier fast bowlers of his generation across all formats. Known for his pace, swing, and match-winning spells, he has been a cornerstone of Australia’s bowling attack for over 15 years.Beyond Test cricket, Starc holds the rare distinction of winning all three major ICC men’s world titles — the ICC ODI World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, and the ICC World Test Championship. In ODIs, Starc has claimed 247 wickets in 130 matches at an average of 23.58. He played a pivotal role in Australia’s ODI World Cup triumphs in 2015 and 2023.Cricket Australia congratulated Starc on the historic achievement, calling it “a testament to his consistency, skill, and longevity at the highest level