Unstoppable Ravichandran Ashwin Makes History with 450 Test Wickets: Let’s take a closer look at some of Ashwin’s remarkable achievements in Test cricket

Indian cricket has seen its fair share of legendary cricketers, but Ravichandran Ashwin is a bowler that stands out. From breaking records to setting new ones, Ashwin has become a household name in the world of cricket.

Let’s take a closer look at some of Ravichandran Ashwin’s remarkable achievements in Test cricket.

1. Record-Breaking Speed: Ravichandran Ashwin is the fastest Indian bowler to reach 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400 and 450 test wickets milestone. In his 37th Test match, he became the second-fastest in the world to reach 200 Test wickets, after Australian spinner Clarrie Grimmett (36 matches). Ashwin is also the fastest to reach 250, 300, and 350 wickets in Test cricket.
2. A Versatile All-Rounder: Ravichandran Ashwin is ranked number 2 among bowlers and number 2 among all-rounders in Test cricket as of December 2021. He became the first Indian cricketer to score a century and take five wickets in the same Test match on three separate instances.
3. Man of the Series Awards: On 23 August 2016, Ashwin grabbed his sixth Man-of-the-Series Award, surpassing the tie by Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, in only his 13th Test series, and 8th series where he played every Test.Ashwin is one of India’s most consistent performers in the Test format.
4. Fastest to Reach Major Milestones: Ravichandran Ashwin is a record-breaker in more ways than one. He is the fastest Indian bowler to reach 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, and 400 test wickets milestones. In 2016, he became the fastest Indian to take 50 T20I wickets, and in November 2015, he became the fastest Indian to reach 150 wickets. In November 2017, he reached the 300-wicket milestone in just his 54th Test, breaking the previous record held by Dennis Lillee.
5. Rapid Wicket Taker: Ashwin holds several records for being the fastest bowler to reach various milestones in Test cricket. He is the fastest Indian and second-fastest overall to reach 200 wickets, and holds the record for the quickest to reach 250, 300, and 350 wickets.
6. T20I Wickets: In 2016, Ashwin became the first Indian to take 50 T20I wickets, and he remains one of India’s leading T20 bowlers to this day.
7. Double of 500 Runs and 50 Wickets: In 2016, Ashwin completed a double of 500 runs and 50 wickets in a single calendar year, a feat only previously achieved by legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev.
8. World’s Leading Wicket Taker: In 2016, Ravichandran Ashwin was the world’s leading wicket-taker, with 72 scalps to his name.
9. Highest Wicket Taker in Home Season : During India’s 2016-17 home season, Ashwin took 64 wickets in 13 Tests, becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in a single domestic season.
10. Most Wickets by a Bowler in a Home Season: In March 2017, Ashwin took his wickets’ tally to 79, the most number of wickets by a bowler in a home season.
11. Fastest Indian to 150 Wickets: In November 2015, Ashwin became the fastest Indian to 150 wickets.
12. Fastest Bowler to Reach 300 Test Wickets: In November 2017, Ashwin became the fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets in just his 54th Test.
13. Nominated for Sir Garfield Sobers Award: In November 2020, Ashwin was nominated for the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade, further highlighting his incredible achievements and impact on the game
14. Most Dismissals of Left-Handers in Test Cricket: In December 2020, Ashwin became the bowler for dismissing the most left-handers in Test cricket, surpassing Muttiah Muralitharan’s previous record.
15. Fourth Indian to Take 400 Wickets in Test Cricket: In February 2021, Ashwin became the fourth Indian to take 400 wickets in Test cricket and the second-fastest bowler ever to achieve the landmark.
16. 300 Test Wickets in Home Conditions: In December 2021, Ashwin became only the second Indian bowler to take 300 Test wickets in home conditions.
17. Highest Wickets in World Test Championship: Ashwin took the highest wickets (71) in the inaugural World Test Championship and was named in the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year for the year 2021. His impressive performance in the tournament solidified his position as one of the best bowlers in the world and demonstrated his consistency and skill on the international stage. With 71 wickets in just 17 innings, Ashwin showed why he is considered one of the greatest spin bowlers of all time.
18. Jointly Ranked Number 1 Bowler in ICC Test Rankings: In 2017, Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja became the first pair of spinners to be jointly ranked number 1 bowler in ICC Test Rankings history. Their impressive performances helped India secure a number of victories and cemented their place as two of the best spin bowlers in the world.
19. Record-Breaking Domestic Season: During the India’s 2016-17 home season, He took 64 wickets in 13 Tests, becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in a single domestic season. He also became the fastest bowler to take 25 fifers in test history, both in terms of matches (47) and innings (89).
20. Second highest wicket taker in the history of Indian cricket : His latest achievement of reaching 450 wickets in Test matches puts him in second place among India’s all-time wicket-takers. The 36-year-old picked up the wicket of Australian wicket-keeper batter Alexy Carey to reach this milestone during the first Test between India and Australia and is now only behind legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble.

Ashwin’s impressive records and achievements demonstrate his skill, dedication, and hard work as a cricketer. From fastest to reach major milestones to joint top-ranked bowler in the world, he has made a lasting impact on the game and will forever be remembered as one of the greatest spin bowlers of all time.

It’s safe to say that Ashwin is one of the greatest spin bowlers in the history of cricket. His mastery of the spin delivery, combined with his ability to read the game, makes him a truly remarkable player. Whether you’re a fan, teammate, or opponent, Ashwin’s achievements are nothing short of impressive.

Ashwin’s milestones in Test cricket are a testament to his hard work, dedication, and skills as a player. He is a true inspiration for cricket fans everywhere and a reminder of the magic that sport can bring to our lives. Here’s to many more milestones for the spin wizard, Ashwin!

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