IND vs ENG Live: First blow for England! Ashwinโ€™s โ€˜Mission 500โ€™ complete; Became the second Indian

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Live Updates: Ashwin's Milestone Moment

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Live Updates: Ashwinโ€™s Milestone Moment

Bowling Turnaround:

  • With the fast bowlers ineffective, Captain Rohit Sharma turned to spinners to make an impact in the ongoing test match against England in Rajkot.
  • Ben Duckett added pressure on the Indian team with a dynamic innings, complicating the situation for the hosts. Zach Crowley provided steady support with cautious batting.

Ashwinโ€™s Masterstroke:

  • R Ashwin, leveraging his vast experience, made a significant breakthrough by dismissing Zach Crowley, providing India with a crucial wicket. This wicket also marked Ashwinโ€™s achievement of reaching 500 wickets in Test cricket.

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Milestone in Wicket-Taking:

  • R Ashwin joins an elite group, becoming the second-highest wicket-taker for India, surpassing the 500-wicket mark. He now stands behind only Anil Kumble in this prestigious list.
  • Ashwinโ€™s achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a historic moment in Indian cricket, showcasing his prowess as a premier spin bowler

Top Wicket-Takers:

  • Ashwinโ€™s 500 wickets place him among cricket legends:
    • Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) โ€“ 800 wickets
    • Shane Warne (Australia) โ€“ 708 wickets
    • James Anderson (England) โ€“ 696 wickets
    • Anil Kumble (India) โ€“ 619 wickets
    • Stuart Broad (England) โ€“ 608 wickets
    • Glenn McGrath (Australia) โ€“ 563 wickets
    • Courtney Walsh (West Indies) โ€“ 519 wickets
    • Nathan Lyon (Australia) โ€“ 517 wickets
    • R Ashwin (India) โ€“ 500 wickets

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