Pakistan’s seasoned spinner Noman Ali has registered his name in the record book after surpassing legendary Iqbal Qasim during the opening Test against South Africa.
He overtook Qasim’s five haul tally on Tuesday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The 39-year-old left-armer delivered a masterful spell, ending with figures of six wickets for 112, to guide Pakistan into a dominant position with a first-innings lead of 109 runs.
His latest effort marked his ninth five-wicket haul in Test cricket, making him the most successful Pakistani left-arm spinner in terms of five-fors, one ahead of Iqbal Qasim, who held the record for decades with eight.
