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On This Day: Shane Warne became the first bowler to take 600 Test wickets

On this day (August 11) back in 2005, Shane Warne became the first bowler to take 600 Test wickets. He achieved the feat at Old Trafford by dismissing Marcus Trescothick.

August 11, 2025 / 13:31 IST
Shane Warne is hailed one of the greatest spinners in the history of cricket.
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Shane Warne is hailed as one of the greatest spinners in the history of cricket. (Reuters Photo)
Shane Warne retired with a total of 708 Test wickets from 145 matches.
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Shane Warne retired with a total of 708 Test wickets from 145 matches. (Rajasthan Royals)
On this day (August 11) back in 2005, Shane Warne became the first bowler to take 600 Test wickets.
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On this day (August 11) back in 2005, Shane Warne became the first bowler to take 600 Test wickets. (ICC Photo)
Shane Warne achieved the feat at Old Trafford by dismissing Marcus Trescothick, who now serves as England's batting coach. (AFP Photo)
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Shane Warne achieved the feat at Old Trafford by dismissing Marcus Trescothick, who now serves as England's batting coach. (AFP Photo)
Only five bowlers have managed to scale 600 Test wickets or above in the history of Test cricket, with Muttiah Muralitharan leading the charts with 800 scalps.
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Only five bowlers have managed to scale 600 Test wickets or above feat in the history of Test cricket, with Muttiah Muralitharan leading the charts with 800 scalps. (AP Photo)
Anil Kumble is the only Indian to feature in the list. (AFP Photo)
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Anil Kumble is the only Indian to feature in the list. (AFP Photo)
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first published: Aug 11, 2025 01:31 pm

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