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Mitchell Starc Becomes Highest Wicket‑Taker in World Test Championship, Surpassing Nathan Lyon
✍️ News18
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 09:39 AM
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Australia’s left‑arm pacer Mitchell Starc has overtaken Nathan Lyon to become the leading wicket‑taker in the World Test Championship.
Australia’s left‑arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc has moved past veteran spinner Nathan Lyon to claim the top spot on the World Test Championship (WTC) wicket‑taking list. The milestone was recorded during the ongoing WTC cycle, cementing Starc’s status as the tournament’s most successful bowler to date.
Starc’s achievement ends Lyon’s reign as the leading wicket‑taker, whose record had stood since the inception of the championship. While exact figures were not disclosed, the new record underscores Starc’s consistency across diverse conditions and his pivotal role in Australia’s Test campaigns.
The record‑breaking moment arrives as Australia prepares for its upcoming Test series, where Starc’s experience and strike‑rate are expected to bolster the side’s bowling attack. Analysts note that the feat adds further pressure on rival teams to counter Australia’s pace spearhead in the remaining WTC matches.
Starc’s achievement ends Lyon’s reign as the leading wicket‑taker, whose record had stood since the inception of the championship. While exact figures were not disclosed, the new record underscores Starc’s consistency across diverse conditions and his pivotal role in Australia’s Test campaigns.
The record‑breaking moment arrives as Australia prepares for its upcoming Test series, where Starc’s experience and strike‑rate are expected to bolster the side’s bowling attack. Analysts note that the feat adds further pressure on rival teams to counter Australia’s pace spearhead in the remaining WTC matches.