This Day That Year: Legendary leg-spinner picks remarkable feat
One of the finest leg-spinners in the world, Shane Warne became the first bowler in Test cricket to pick up 600 wickets. He achieved this remarkable feat during the 1 st Day of the 3 rd Ashes Test against England played at Old Trafford, Manchester on 11 th August 2005. In this match, England captain Michael Vaughan won the toss and decided to bat first. Andrew Strauss was dismissed cheaply by Brett Lee. Marcus Trescothick and England captain Vaughan played with positive intent putting the pressure back on the Australian bowling line up. Warne ended a 137 runs stand for the 2 nd wicket as he got rid of Tresthoick caught by Adam Gilchrist. Shane Warne achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first bowler to take 600 wickets in Test matches. He ended with figures of 4 for 99 in 33.2 overs. Despite his efforts, England posted a massive total of 444. Warne was the top scorer for Australia in the first innings with 90 runs. Australia scored 302 runs as England had a 142 f...