In the world of Test cricket, achieving a hat-trick is a remarkable feat that highlights a bowler's skill and prowess. Throughout the history of the game, several players have made their mark by taking three wickets in consecutive deliveries, but only a few have done so at an advanced age. Scroll down to check oldest cricketers to pick a hattrick in test cricket.
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In an impressive display of skill and determination, Pakistan spinner Noman Ali achieved a hat-trick during the second and final Test against the West Indies.
Noman achieved this milestone on the opening day of the second Test of the series at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
He secured his hat-trick in the first innings by dismissing Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair in consecutive deliveries.
This incredible feat made him the first Pakistan spinner to achieve a hat-trick in Test cricket, earning him a place among the legends of the game.
Noman's accomplishment places him in an exclusive group of bowlers who have achieved hat-tricks in Test cricket at an older age. The list of the oldest players to secure this milestone features:
Tom Goddard, one of England’s most prolific wicket-takers in first-class cricket, achieved his Test hat-trick against South Africa in 1938.
Noman Ali’s achievement came on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies at Multan Cricket Stadium. The seasoned left-arm spinner turned the game on its head with a stunning hat-trick in the first innings.
Rangana Herath etched his name in cricketing history during Sri Lanka’s 2016 series against Australia. In the second Test at Galle, the veteran left-arm spinner dismantled the Australian batting order, claiming a sensational hat-trick.
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