Record Watch (July)

Monthly update on upcoming Test records/milestones

As the Test series roll on, record and milestones tumble for players from all sides. While these might seem like statistical oddities, they often say quite a lot about the longevity of a player or the rapidity of their rise. Take for example, Yasir Shah, who is on track to break the record for the fastest to 100 Test wickets. This encapsulates just how unprecedented Yasir Shah’s breakthrough has been in Test cricket. As such, this is the start of a monthly log of what’s happening in the Test arena.