India’s sensational bowler R Ashwin made cricketing history on Day 1 of the 4th Test against England by reaching a rare milestone: 100 wickets against a single opponent in Test matches. In the ongoing fourth Test match between India and England at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, Ashwin became the first Indian bowler to achieve this feat against England.
Ashwin’s magical spell:
Jonny Bairstow was playing well, scoring 38 runs and looking to team up with Joe Root for a big partnership. But Ravichandran Ashwin had different ideas. His ball turned sharply after pitching on the leg stump, hitting Bairstow’s pads and dislodging the bails.
At first, Bairstow was declared not out, but India challenged the decision, and the review showed he was out. This gave Ashwin an important wicket and led to celebrations among the Indian team.
R Ashwin Created History:
Bairstow’s dismissal marked a significant milestone for Ravichandran Ashwin. He became just the seventh player in Test cricket history to achieve both 1000 runs and 100 wickets against the same team. This puts him in esteemed company alongside cricketing legends such as Ian Botham, Stuart Broad, and Garfield Sobers.
Ashwin’s achievement puts him in an elite group of bowlers, with only Nathan Lyon from Australia also having taken 100 wickets against England among current players. The highest number of wickets against England is held by Shane Warne, who got an impressive 195 wickets from 72 innings.
Check out how fans reacted to Ashswin’s feat:
Meanwhile, R Ashwin’s exceptional performance on Day 1 has given India a strong advantage in the match. Achieving this historic milestone is just the start, and cricket enthusiasts can anticipate further outstanding displays from the Indian maestro as the series progresses.
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