Spinner Asif Afridi has become the oldest cricketer to take a five

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistani spinner Asif Afridi has become the oldest cricketer to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut in the second Test of the two-match series against South Africa, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Afridi delivered a remarkable performance on his Test debut against South Africa at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, claiming six wickets in the first innings to firmly establish Pakistan's control in the match.

He broke the 92-year-old record by Charles Marriott (37y 332d), who attained a similar feat way back in 1933.

At 38, 301 days year old, the debut heroics have earned him a place among a revered group of Pakistani bowlers who have made a memorable entry into Test cricket with five-wicket hauls.

His performance continues a proud tradition that dates back over six decades.

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