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Mitchell Starc achieved a historic feat in the ongoing second Ashes Test against England. He surpassed the bowling great, Wasim Akram to become the leading wicket-taker among the left-arm seamers

A daily recap of five of the biggest cricket news that emerged out of Thursday, December 4; from Rohit Sharma’s interest in playing SMAT 2025-26 to Joe Root’s Ashes century.

Mitchell Starc once again proved why he is one of the most dangerous bowlers in day-night Tests.

Mitchell Starc ends his Gabba jinx as he took his maiden Test fifer at the venue, dismantling England’s batting on Day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test.

Highlights from Day 1 of the second Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series between Australia and England at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday, December 4.

Mitch Starc surpassed Wasim Akram to become the left-arm pacer with most wickets in Tests. However, despite more wickets, is he better than Akram? Statistical analysis reveals result.

Check out the elite feat that Mitchell Starc achieved as he went past Wasim Akram on a legendary list of fast bowlers.

Here is how the Gabba pink-ball Test gives England their best chance to win their first Ashes Test in Australia in 15 years, exploiting cracks in the fortress.

When the lights come on at the Gabba and the pink ball starts to swing, Mitchell Starc becomes a completely different beast.

Ten years ago, on this day Australia won the first ever Day-Night Test match maintaining their tradition of achieving remarkable feats in cricket.