Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey made a memorable Test debut after India’s Rishabh Pant took the most number of catches on his Test debut. He became the first cricketer in men’s cricket to take eight or more catches on a Test debut.
Carey achieved the feat in the morning session on the fourth day of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba. The 30-year-old took the catch of Chris Woakes, who bundled out England’s second innings for 297 runs off Cameron Green.
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The Australian wicketkeeper also surpassed Chris Reid of England and Brian Taber of Australia, who took seven catches each in their debut Test matches. South Africa’s Quinton de Kock took nine dismissals in his first Test, but had already played a game without taking a wicket.
Apart from Carey, Australia’s experienced off-spinner Nathan Lyon also reached a big milestone on Saturday. The latter 17. Has been madeth Cricketer to take 400 wickets in the longest format of cricket. He is now only the third Australian bowler, after Shane Warner and Glenn McGrath, to have 400 or more wickets to his name.
Earlier, Australia defeated England by nine wickets to win the first Ashes Test after lunch on the fourth day. Australia needed just 20 runs when Marcus Harris chased down Mark Wood for a four and chased down the target in 5.1 overs.
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Australia will take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series in the second Test starting in Adelaide on Thursday.
“A lot of things went right. So someone was smiling at me. I’m really proud of everyone, I thought it was a really perfect performance,” said Pat Cummins, making his debut as Australia Test captain.
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