India, May 12 -- The nature of sport has constantly evolved over the decades, and the perception of age in professional sport has certainly undergone a shift, with age now often being described as just a number in modern-day competition. Cricket, historically known as the "Gentleman's Game", has seen several great batters and bowlers defy conventional expectations despite being a performance-based sport where age and fitness still play a significant role. On Monday, May 12, another historic milestone was achieved during the Test clash between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Pakistani off-spinner Noman Ali achieved the historic feat of 100 Test wickets at the age of 39 years and 213 days, making him the oldest player in cricket history to reach ...