Ravichandran Ashwin, an experienced Indian off-spinner, set yet another record in the opening Test of the five-match series against England. In Test cricket matches against England, Ravichandran Ashwin overtook renowned spinner Anil Kumble to claim the second-highest wicket-taking record for India.
At Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, the side captained by Rohit Sharma is winning handily against England. On the first day of the Test match, the home squad bowled out the Ben Stokes-led team for just 246 in their opening innings.
Ravichandran Ashwin began the Test match with 88 wickets from 19 matches. The 37-year-old spinner ranked third among India’s leading wicket-takers in Tests against England. Ashwin grabbed five wickets in two innings, surpassing Anil Kumble’s total.
Bhagwat Chandrasekhar presently leads the record with 95 wickets in 23 Tests at an average of 27.27, including his best figures of 8/79. Ashwin has 93 wickets for an average of 28.46. Anil Kumble ranks third in the red-ball cricket rankings, with 92 wickets in 19 matches.
Overall, veteran fast bowler James Anderson leads the bowling charts in the two sides’ Test series. The 41-year-old has taken 139 wickets at an average of 24.89, including six five-wicket hauls. Ashwin has the possibility to reach 100 wickets in the current series.
Most Wickets For India In Test Matches Against England
Bhagwat Chandrasekhar – 95 wickets
Ravichandran Ashwin – 93* wickets
Anil Kumble – 92 wickets
Bishan Singh Bedi – 85 wickets
Kapil Dev – 85 wickets
