NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has now grow to be the Indian bowler with essentially the most Check wickets in Asia.
On Friday, in the course of the second Check in opposition to Bangladesh in Kanpur, Ashwin claimed the wicket of Najmul Hossain Shanto, taking his tally to 420 wickets in Asia. This achievement noticed him surpass the earlier file held by Anil Kumble, who had 419 wickets within the continent.
Ashwin’s profession in Check cricket has been nothing wanting stellar. In 102 Check matches, he has taken a complete of 523 wickets. His efficiency in Asia has been significantly spectacular. By reaching 420 wickets, he joins an elite membership of bowlers who’ve taken over 400 wickets in Asia.
Scorecard: India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test
Muttiah Muralitharan, the legendary bowler from Sri Lanka, holds the file for essentially the most Check wickets in Asia. He has a formidable 612 wickets out of his general 800 wicket haul within the continent. Ashwin and Anil Kumble are the one different bowlers to have taken greater than 400 wickets in Asia.
Subsequent on the listing after Muralitharan, Ashwin and Kumble is one other Sri Lankan, Ranganath Herath. He has taken 354 Check wickets in Asia. Following him is India’s Harbhajan Singh, with 300 wickets in Asia to his identify.
This milestone for Ashwin highlights his consistency and expertise within the Check format, particularly on dwelling soil and in different Asian international locations. The file not solely displays his talent but additionally his longevity and resilience within the sport.
Most Check wickets in Asia
- 612 – M Muralidaran
- 420 – Ravichandran Ashwin*
- 419 – Anil Kumble
- 354 – Rangana Herath
- 300 – Harbhajan Singh
