India, Dec. 4 -- Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc received a glowing tribute from Pakistan legend Wasim Akram after overtaking him to become the highest wicket-taker among all left-arm fast bowlers in Test cricket.

Starc crossed Akram's tally during the second session on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test against England at the Gabba on Thursday, when he dismissed Harry Brook to claim the historic wicket. Earlier, he had removed Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope in a fiery opening burst, marking yet another dominant display under lights.

With his latest haul, Starc now stands at 418 Test wickets in 102 matches, averaging 26.43. His performance at the Gabba also saw him complete his 18th five-wicket haul, removing Duckett, Pope, Brook, Will Jacks...