In test cricket, Ravi Ashwin has taken 507 wickets so far, out of which 35 five-wicket hauls. With this special memento, head coach Rahul Dravid presented a special message to Ravichandran Ashwin on the occasion of the Ashwin’s 100th Test match against England at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
Before the start of the match, Ravichandran Ashwin was felicitated by head coach Dravid in an emotional ceremony. Along with Ashwin’s wife Prithi and children, the entire Indian team was part of the remarkable achievement of Ashwin.
To become the 14th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests, he was rewarded with a special commemorative cap, along with a token of appreciation for his journey. After the brilliant performance of Ashwin, he got this achievement.
He also has an outstanding record of 507 wickets at an average of 23 overs, including 35 five-wicket feat of taking. Ravichandran Ashwin is also a good batsman, who has scored 3,300 runs with five centuries.
Special Memento for Ravichandran Ashwin
During the Test match of Rajkot against England, Ashwin evolved as the second Indian bowler after legendary leg spinner Anil Kumble to take 500 or more Test wickets.
However, he has also joined the list of great bowlers like Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Kumble, Glenn McGrath, Courtney Walsh, and Nathan Lyon, who have 500 or more Test wickets.
The legendary cricketer of India Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most appearances in the form at the international level, with 200 Test matches.
After winning the toss, England captain Ben Stokes decided to bat first during the fifth Test against India on Thursday. India has already won the five-match series 3-1. Under the leadership of Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, this happened for the first time that the Three Lions lost the test series.
Despite the series being decided, 12 worthwhile ICC World Test Championship points are up for grabs. This is also the 100th Test match of England batsman Jonny Bairstow.
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