Ravichandran Ashwin Surpasses Anil Kumble, Becomes Second-Highest Wicket-Taker In Asia

India’s offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin has added another milestone to his illustrious career, surpassing the legendary Anil Kumble to become the second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket on Asian soil.

Ashwin achieved this feat during the first day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, dismissing Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto for his 420th wicket in Asia. With this, he overtook Kumble, who had claimed 419 of his 619 Test wickets in the continent.

The all-time record for the most Test wickets in Asia belongs to Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan, who took 612 wickets. Rangana Herath, another Sri Lankan spin legend, holds fourth place with 354 wickets, while India’s Harbhajan Singh rounds out the top five with 300 wickets.

Most Test Wickets on Asian Pitches:

1. Muttiah Muralitharan – 612
2. Ravichandran Ashwin – 420*
3. Anil Kumble – 419
4. Rangana Herath – 354
5. Harbhajan Singh – 300

Ashwin had a standout performance in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, where he not only scored a century but also claimed a five-wicket haul, playing a pivotal role in India’s 280-run victory.

His partnership with fellow spinner Ravindra Jadeja has been crucial in India’s dominance on home soil, with the pair keeping opposition batters at bay and contributing to India’s 17-series unbeaten streak at home.

Reflecting on his relationship with Jadeja, Ashwin expressed his admiration for his “spin twin.”

“Sometimes, when you’re in a team with your co-cricketers, you want to get ahead of one another. But over time, I’ve grown to admire Jadeja. He’s a rocket on the field, and I envy him, but I also admire him deeply,” Ashwin said after being named Player of the Match in Chennai.

(*Till Day 1 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh on September 27, 2024)

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