Ravichandran Ashwin Reaches Historic Milestone | Joins 500 Test Wickets Elite Club
Ravichandran Ashwin Reaches Historic Milestone | Joins 500 Test Wickets Elite Club has inscribed his name in the records of cricket history by becoming the second Indian bowler to take 500 wickets in Test matches. This milestone was reached during the second day of the third Test between India and England in Rajkot, marking a significant achievement in Ashwin’s already fabulous career.
Ravichandran Ashwin Reaches Historic Milestone | Joins 500 Test Wickets Elite Club
Ashwin’s Historic Achievement
The off-spinner achieved this landmark by dismissing England’s opener Zak Crawley in the 1st ball of 14th over, not only reaching the 500 wicket milestone but also breaking an 89 runs opening stand. Ashwin’s feat places him in an exclusive club, becoming just the 9th bowler worldwide to achieve this remarkable milestone. Among Indian bowlers, only the legendary Anil Kumble has more Test scalps, with a total of 619 wickets.
Ravichandran Ashwin Reaches Historic Milestone | Joins 500 Test Wickets Elite Club
Completing 500 wickets in his 98th Test match, Ashwin has shown exceptional skill and consistency throughout his career. Interestingly he is also the second-fastest bowler to reach this milestone, with only Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan achieving it in 87 matches.
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