Australian pace bowler Glenn McGrath became the most successful bowler in the history of cricket’s World Cup yesterday when he claimed two wickets to surpass the mark of former Pakistan great Wasim Akram.McGrath clean bowled Bangladesh opener Shahriar Nafees in his second over to draw level with Akram’s milestone of 55 World Cup dismissals. In the next over, he overtook it as Aftab Ahmed lofted the ball to Nathan Bracken at mid-off.

Playing in his last international event, McGrath, 37, reached the landmark of 56 wickets in his 33rd World Cup game.

Akram had claimed 55 in 38 matches.

“When you’re playing long enough you’re going to get a record here or there, but Wasim Akram, to me, is one of the best bowlers of all time. To go past him is something pretty special. They had to come out and score some quick runs. I just tried to mix it up, tried to get a few in the right area and it came out pretty well for me.” McGrath said after Australia restricted Bangladesh to 104-6 and scored 106-0 to win by 10 wickets.