Ravichandran Ashwin has etched his name in cricket history during the Rajkot Test match between India and England by reaching the milestone of 500 wickets in Test cricket. Achieving this remarkable feat by dismissing Jack Crowley on the second day of the match, Ashwin has become only the second Indian player to achieve this milestone. Furthermore, he joins an elite group of bowlers worldwide as the ninth player to complete 500 wickets in Test cricket. This accomplishment underscores Ashwin’s immense skill and contribution to the game, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest spin bowlers of all time.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s achievement of reaching 500 wickets in Test cricket is further highlighted by the fact that he is the second fastest bowler to accomplish this milestone, achieving it in his 98th Test match. The record for the fastest 500 wickets in Test cricket belongs to Muttiah Muralitharan, who achieved this remarkable feat in just 87 Test matches. In comparison, former Indian captain Anil Kumble reached 500 wickets in 105 Tests, overtaking the late Australian spinner Shane Warne, who achieved the milestone in his 108th Test match. This underscores Ashwin’s exceptional skill and efficiency as a bowler, placing him among the elite in the realm of Test cricket.
Ravichandran Ashwin: Fastest Indian Bowler to Achieve Every 50 Wickets Milestone in Test Cricket
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