Patiala, 18 December (Sports Desk)
Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement marks the end of a remarkable career. His contributions with both bat and ball have cemented his place as one of India’s greatest cricketers. Here’s a summary of his key records:
- Wicket-Taking Prowess:
- Second-most international wickets for India (765), only behind Anil Kumble (953).
- Second-most Test wickets for India (537), also behind Kumble (619).
- Fastest to Milestones in Test Cricket:
- Joint-fastest to 350 Test wickets (in 66 Tests, alongside Muttiah Muralidaran).
- Fastest to 250 Test wickets (in 45 Tests).
- Fastest to 300 Test wickets (in 54 Tests).
- Unique All-Round Achievement:
- The only player in Test history with more than five Test centuries (6) and 500 wickets.
- Second-most instances (4) of scoring a Test century and taking a five-wicket haul in the same Test, behind Ian Botham (5).
- Five-Wicket Hauls and Match Hauls:
- Second-most five-wicket hauls in a Test innings (37), behind Muttiah Muralidaran (67).
- Eight instances of taking 10 wickets in a Test match, placing him among the top wicket-takers in this category.
- Player of the Series Awards:
- Joint-highest number of Player of the Series awards in Test cricket (11), tied with Muttiah Muralidaran.
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These records highlight Ashwin’s significant impact on Indian cricket and his status as a true legend of the game.
