Ravichandran Ashwin Reaches 500 Test Wickets, Second-Fastest in History

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reached a milestone in cricket by taking his 500th Test wicket in the third Test against England. This feat took him among cricket legends and he became the second Indian player and the ninth player in the world to achieve this feat the most. Ashwin has been a standout in Indian cricket since his debut in 2011, especially at home, picking up 347 wickets.

What makes Ashwin special is that he has reached the 500 wicket target. It took him just 98 Test matches to reach this milestone, making him the second fastest player of the tournament and the bowling. In total, he scored 25,715 goals, surpassing Glenn McGrath’s record. Most importantly, Ashwin surpassed the legendary Anil Kumble, who took 500 wickets in 105 matches. The fastest record to reach 500 wickets is held by Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who did it in 87 Tests.

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Only the second #TeamIndia cricketer to reach this landmark in Tests 🙌 🙌

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— BCCI (@BCCI) February 16, 2024

Ashwin played an important role in the last match against England and played a major role in disrupting the strong England team. Batting Lineup. The decisive moment of the game came when he masterfully tackled Zach Crawley. In the last Test, Ashwin took two crucial wickets, including that of Ollie Pope, to strengthen his claim as India’s highest wicket-taker against England in individual Test cricket.