Australia's Glenn McGrath has set his sights on becoming only the second fast bowler to take 500 Test wickets before retirement.
The 32-year-old needs four in this week's third Test against Pakistan in Sharjah to reach 400.
But McGrath's ultimate goal is to emulate the feat of former West Indies captain Courtney Walsh, who took 519 wickets in 132 Tests during his career.
"That's been my aim for some time, getting to 500. Hopefully the body will hold up till then. I work very hard off the field, the body feels pretty good," he said.
"I just love to play for Australia, whether it is Tests or one-day internationals. The only tough thing is to be away from the family for so long."
McGrath took seven wickets in the first two Tests against Pakistan, with the bulk of the damage done by leg-spinner Shane Warne.
Pakistan have summoned all-rounder Shahid Afridi to join their squad in Sharjah ahead of the third Test against Australia.
Batsman Yousuf Youhana was the first choice of team management, but he is still suffering from a shoulder injury suffered during a one-day tournament in Morocco in August.
"We didn't press for his inclusion because we want to make sure that he is fit for the long term.
"Considering the long South African tour ahead, it would be appropriate to consider him for that tour. It makes more sense," said coach Richard Pybus.
Pakistan are hoping to save face following a two-day humiliation in the second Test, when they were bowled out for 59 and 53.
"Shahid's inclusion will strengthen the team as he is an aggressive competitor," Pybus added.
Allan Border has hit back at comments from Pakistan coach Richard Pybus that "all is not well" with the Australia team.
The former Australia captain said that Pakistan would struggle to beat most Sydney club sides and that Pybus should keep his mouth shut.
Border is now a selector for the national team, and took particular exception to suggestions that the Waugh twins were past their prime.
"Richard should just concentrate on what he's supposed to be doing with the Pakistani team," said Border on Wednesday.
"Let's see if they can score 60 next time they bat. Most second grade sides could do better than his national side.
"If I was him, I'd be keeping my mouth shut.
Lieutenant General Tauqir Zia is to stay on as Pakistan Cricket Board chairman despite offering to resign last weekend
Zia and PCB director Chishty Mujahid said they would step down in the wake of the national team's humuliating defeat by Australia in the second Test in Sharjah.
Pakistan were bowled out for 59 and 53 as they lost by an innings and 198 runs.
But PCB president General Pervez Musharraf has refused to accept Zia's resignation.
"He has shown confidence and faith in me and I will continue to work with full enthusiasm," Zia said in a statement.
Despite that, he defended his original move, saying: "It was not a rash decision but if the team performs so badly someone has to take responsibility."