Making history, Ravichandran Ashwin becomes 3rd Indian to record 700 international wickets

On Wednesday, Ravichandran Ashwin, the legendary spinner from India became the 3rd Indian bowler to record over 700 wickets in international cricket and created the history. According to the sources, Ashwin created chaos on the 1st day of the 1st Test against West Indies by claiming his fifth 5-wicket haul against the Caribbean team. Ashwin […]

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On Wednesday, Ravichandran Ashwin, the legendary spinner from India became the 3rd Indian bowler to record over 700 wickets in international cricket and created the history.

According to the sources, Ashwin created chaos on the 1st day of the 1st Test against West Indies by claiming his fifth 5-wicket haul against the Caribbean team. Ashwin entered a select group that is dominated by spinners.

Alzarri as the concerned batsman attempted to clear the boundary but failed to recognise the carom ball, Joseph became Ashwin’s 700th wicket. His shot only produced a substantial edge, which Jaydev Undakat took easily. Joseph left with a 4(11) rating.

He completed 700 international wickets during the game with 271 games, taking 702 wickets overall at an average of 25.83, with the best figures coming in at 7/59. He has 479 wickets for India in 93 Test matches, with a high of 7/59. Additionally, he has taken 151 wickets in 113 ODI games, with the top mark being 4/59. In 65 T20Is, the veteran spinner has taken 72 wickets, with best figures of 4/8.

Anil Kumble, a former head coach of India, is at the top of the list and has 956 international wickets, making him the nation’s highest wicket-taker.

Harbhajan Singh, a former Indian spinner stands in 2nd position with a record of taking 711 wickets in international cricket.

While being asked about how one overcome jet lag, see what Ashwin said: