Noman Ali sets age record after completing 100 Test wickets

Noman Ali has become the oldest cricketer ever to complete 100 Test wickets during the opening Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. The milestone came after left-arm spinner dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz, making him the 20th Pakistan bowler overall and the ninth spinner from the country to reach the century mark in Test cricket. At 39 years and 217 days old, Noman set a new record as the oldest player to claim 100 Test wickets, surpassing former England spinner Bobby Peel, who achieved the feat in 1896 at the age of 39 years and 180 days. Noman also matched another notable achievement by becoming the joint fourth-fastest Pakistan bowler to reach the milestone, getting there in just his 22nd Test appearance. The overall world record for the quickest to 100 Test wickets remains with legendary England pacer George Lohmann, who accomplished the feat in only 16 matches. Oldest players to reach 100 Test wickets: Noman Ali — 39 years, 217 days Bobby Peel — 39 years, 180 days Ray Illingworth — 39 years, 30 days Clarrie Grimmett — 39 years, 22 days Sydney Barnes — 38 years, 310 days Azan Awais joins elite club with debut Test hundred in away series