, Dec. 4 -- Mitchell Starc etched his name into Test cricket history on the opening day of the Brisbane Test, overtaking Pakistan great Wasim Akram to become the highest wicket-taker among left-arm fast bowlers in the format.

Starc reached the landmark when he dismissed Harry Brook in the second session, drawing a slip catch from an attempted drive.

The wicket was his 415th in Tests, taking him past Akram's long-standing record of 414. Akram had achieved his tally in 104 Tests and 181 innings, while Starc crossed the mark in his 102nd Test and 195th innings.

England, after a shaky start under lights at the Gabba, recovered to reach 196 for four at the end of the second session. They were reduced to two for five inside three overs, but ...