Sat, 17 Feb 2024
Ashwin in the Pantheon: 5 Milestones That Define His 500-Wicket Feat
500 Test Wickets
Off-spinner Ashwin achieved the milestone of 500 Test wickets against England in Rajkot, joining Anil Kumble as the second Indian bowler to do so.
2nd Fastest to 500
Among all bowlers, Ashwin ranks as the 9th to reach 500 Test wickets and the 2nd fastest, accomplishing it in 98 Tests, just behind Muttiah Muralitharan.
All-Rounder Feat
Ashwin becomes the first Indian and the third all-rounder ever to amass 500 Test wickets and 3,000 runs, following Shane Warne and Stuart Broad.
Five-Wicket Hauls
With 28 five-wicket hauls and 7 instances of 10 wickets in a match, Ashwin stands as India's premier bowler in Test victories.
Match-Winning Performances
Ashwin's remarkable contributions include 9 Man-of-the-Match awards and 10 Player-of-the-Series awards, the most by any Indian player.
Under Kohli's Captaincy
The off-spinner excelled under Virat Kohli's leadership, claiming 293 wickets at an impressive average of 22.13 in 55 Tests, the most under any captain.
Dominance in Test Wins
Ashwin is the sole Indian bowler to bag 300 or more wickets in Test match victories, showcasing his effectiveness in crucial moments.