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IND vs BAN: Ashwin Becomes Joint-Fastest To Scalp 250 Test Wickets At Home

Ace Indian off-spinner Ravi Chandran Ashwin added another feather in his cap during the 1st Test against Bangladesh in Indore

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Ashwin is fifth on the list of bowlers with the most number of dismissals (357 wickets) in this decade; a list spearheaded by England’s James Anderson, who has claimed 427 wickets in 105 Tests.
Ashwin is fifth on the list of bowlers with the most number of dismissals (357 wickets) in this decade; a list spearheaded by England’s James Anderson, who has claimed 427 wickets in 105 Tests.
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Ashwin also became the joint-fastest bowler (in terms of the number of matches - 42) to complete 250 Test wickets at home
Ashwin also became the joint-fastest bowler (in terms of the number of matches - 42) to complete 250 Test wickets at home
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The list was held by legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan who also took 42 home Tests to reach 250
The list was held by legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan who also took 42 home Tests to reach 250
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He achieved the feat during the second session of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Holkar Cricket Stadium as he cleaned up skipper Mominul Haque for 37
He achieved the feat during the second session of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Holkar Cricket Stadium as he cleaned up skipper Mominul Haque for 37
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A brilliant display from the Indian pacers saw Ashwin bowl just 4 overs in the opening session and even there he had the chance of picking the 250th wicket
A brilliant display from the Indian pacers saw Ashwin bowl just 4 overs in the opening session and even there he had the chance of picking the 250th wicket
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In the overall record, a total of five spinners and four pacers have taken 250+ Test wickets at home
In the overall record, a total of five spinners and four pacers have taken 250+ Test wickets at home
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Ashwin on Thursday became the third spinner after Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh to pick 250 wickets on Indian soil
Ashwin on Thursday became the third spinner after Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh to pick 250 wickets on Indian soil
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Ace Indian off-spinner Ravi Chandran Ashwin added another feather in his cap during the 1st Test against Bangladesh in Indore
Ace Indian off-spinner Ravi Chandran Ashwin added another feather in his cap during the 1st Test against Bangladesh in Indore

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