Ravichandran Ashwin, the veteran Indian spinner completed his 500 Test wickets during the third Test of the five-match series between India and England.
In a historic victory, India secured the third Test with an impressive 434-run margin, marking a significant milestone for Ravichandran Ashwin. Despite not being the standout performer with the ball in this series, Ashwin reached the remarkable feat of 500 Test wickets, ultimately tallying 501 in his career.
Ashwin now stands as the second Indian bowler and the ninth globally to achieve this milestone, accomplishing the feat in fewer than 100 Tests. This notable achievement has drawn attention to the fact that, despite being a stalwart in the cricketing world, Ashwin may not have received the recognition he truly deserves. The former South African skipper AB de Villiers expressed the sentiment that Ashwin has been an unsung hero throughout his career.
Regarded as one of the premier red-ball bowlers, Ashwin has showcased his bowling prowess in diverse conditions, further solidifying his status as one of the best in the game.
AB de Villiers showered praise on Ravichandran Ashwin, acknowledging him as one of the most challenging bowlers he has encountered in his illustrious cricketing career. This commendation carries significant weight, especially considering it comes from one of the all-time greats of the game.
In one of his YouTube videos, AB de Villiers shared a moment where Ravichandran Ashwin congratulated him on reaching the milestone of 500 Test wickets. AB discussed the significant role Ashwin has played for the Indian team, acknowledging his contributions. AB De Villiers said, “Ashwin has been a stalwart but not always getting enough credit for what he is & the role he Plays in the Indian Team. He is one of the toughest bowlers I have ever played against”.
Ravichandran Ashwin is set to compete in the next fourth Test between India and England, scheduled at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium in Ranchi. With India maintaining a 2-1 lead in the series following their triumph in the Rajkot Test, Ashwin’s arrival adds to the anticipation of the forthcoming encounter.
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