Ravichandran Ashwin has broken Anil Kumble’s record for most Test wickets by an Indian bowler. Ashwin achieved the feat on Day 1 of the first Test against the West Indies in Dominica, when he dismissed Kraigg Brathwaite.
R Ashwin now has 479 Test wickets, two more than Kumble’s previous record of 477. He is also the third-highest wicket-taker in Test history, behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708).
Ashwin is a master of all conditions, and he has been particularly successful in India, where he has taken 268 wickets at an average of 21.83. He is also a very effective bowler away from home, with 211 wickets at an average of 26.51.
Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the most successful bowlers in Test cricket history. Ashwin has a wide range of deliveries, including the off-break, the carrom ball, the doosra, and the slider. He is also a very good batsman, and has scored over 2,000 runs in Test cricket.
Ashwin’s record-breaking performance is a testament to his skill and longevity. He has been a consistent performer for India for over a decade, and he shows no signs of slowing down. He is sure to add to his tally of wickets in the years to come, and he could well go on to become the highest wicket-taker in Test history.
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Kumble, who is now the head coach of the Indian team, was quick to congratulate Ashwin on his achievement. He tweeted: “Congratulations @ashwinravi99 on breaking my record. Well deserved. You’re a great bowler and an even better human being. All the best for the future.”
Ashwin responded by saying: “Thank you @anilkumble1074 for your kind words. I’m grateful for all your support over the years. I’ll try my best to continue to do well for India.”
R Ashwin is a very versatile bowler who can be effective in all formats of the game. He has taken over 150 wickets in ODI cricket, and over 50 wickets in T20I cricket. Ashwin is a key member of the Indian team in all three formats, and is one of the most respected bowlers in world cricket.
Here are some of Ashwin’s career highlights:
- Fastest Indian bowler to reach 400 Test wickets (77 Tests)
- Second-fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets (54 Tests)
- Highest wicket-taker in the inaugural World Test Championship
- Man of the Series in the 2010 Champions League
- Part of the winning squad in the 2011 World Cup
R Ashwin is a true all-rounder who is capable of making significant contributions with both bat and ball. He is a valuable asset to the Indian team, and is one of the most exciting bowlers in world cricket.