Updated On: 28 December, 2020 01:19 PM IST | Melbourne | IANS
Paine, 36, has reached 150 dismissals in just 33 innings, thus putting him ahead of South Africa`s Quinton de Kock, who took 34 innings to reach the number.

Australia captain Tim Paine. Pic/AFP
Australia captain Tim Paine on Sunday became the fastest wicketkeeper to reach 150 Test dismissals. Paine completed a catch in the 60th over to send back his India counterpart Rishabh Pant off the bowling of fast bowler Mitchell Starc to reach the milestone.
Paine, 36, has reached 150 dismissals in just 33 innings, thus putting him ahead of South Africa`s Quinton de Kock, who took 34 innings to reach the number. The closest among Australians is wicketkeeping great Adam Gilchrist, who reached the landmark in 36 innings.