During the second day of the third Test between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium in Rajkot, R Ashwin made history. Suryakumar Yadav congratulated him for joining an exclusive group of bowlers in Test cricket. Ashwin reached this milestone by dismissing Zak Crawley in England’s first innings, earning his place among the elite bowlers.
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Suryakumar Yadav Shared A Heartfelt Story For R Ashwin Post His 500 Test Wickets Feat
Ashwin has reached a huge milestone by taking 500 wickets in Test cricket, making him only the second Indian to achieve this feat. The only other Indian bowler to achieve this before him is Anil Kumble, who has 619 Test wickets. Suryakumar Yadav took to Instagram to share a touching story to congratulate Ashwin and his family on this achievement.
Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with reactions from fans and cricketers alike. Among many, Suryakumar Yadav, who is currently recovering from an injury, posted on his Instagram, also took to his social media and congratulated Ashwin. SKY shared a touching story to congratulate Ashwin and his family on this achievement. He wrote:
“Ash bhai yaar rula diya apke smile ne (Ash bro your smile made me cry) Congratulations to you and your family.”
Check out his story:
Ashwin has joined a prestigious group of bowlers with 500 or more Test wickets. This elite club includes legendary names like Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Anil Kumble, Glenn McGrath, Courtney Walsh, and Nathan Lyon. Ashwin is the ninth bowler overall to achieve this milestone and the fifth spin bowler to do so. His exceptional performance with the ball in Test cricket has earned him this remarkable achievement.
HIGHEST WICKET-TAKERS IN TEST CRICKET
Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 800 wickets
Shane Warne (Australia) – 708 wickets
James Anderson (England) – 695* wickets
Anil Kumble (India) – 619 wickets
Stuart Broad (England) – 604 wickets
Glenn McGrath (Australia) – 563 wickets
Courtney Walsh (West Indies) – 519 wickets
Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 517* wickets
R Ashwin (India)- 500*
