Ravichandran Ashwin, the world’s top-ranked Test bowler, is gearing up for India’s Test series against Bangladesh. As the matches approach, Ashwin has the chance to break multiple bowling records.
Key Highlights: 1. Ashwin can break Nathan Lyon’s record for most WTC wickets. 2. He is close to becoming the top wicket-taker in India-Bangladesh Tests. 3. Ashwin could surpass bowling legends like Shane Warne and Courtney Walsh.
India’s top spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, will spearhead the team’s bowling attack in the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The series kicks off on Thursday, September 19, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with the second Test scheduled for September 27 at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium.
Ashwin, was India’s leading wicket-taker in their last series against England. With his exceptional form, he could reach several career milestones during this series.
Ashwin’s Record-Breaking Opportunities: 1. Most wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC): Ashwin has 174 wickets in 35 WTC matches. He needs 14 more to break Nathan Lyon’s record of 187 wickets. 2. Leading wicket-taker in the WTC 2023-25: With 42 wickets in this cycle, Ashwin is just 10 behind Josh Hazlewood’s 51 to become the leading wicket-taker in the current WTC period. 3. Most Five-Wicket Hauls in WTC: Ashwin and Lyon have the most five-wicket hauls in the World Cup, each with ten. Another fifer would make him the category’s single leader.. 4. Top Wicket-taker in India-Bangladesh Tests: Ashwin needs nine wickets to break Zaheer Khan’s record of 31 wickets in Tests between the two countries. 5. Most Wickets on Indian Soil: Ashwin has 455 wickets in India and may overtake Anil Kumble’s record of 476 wickets with 22 more.
Furthermore, Ashwin is on track to pass bowling legends Courtney Walsh (519 wickets) and Nathan Lyon (530 wickets) in the overall Test cricket rankings. Two more five-wicket hauls would put him second, ahead of Shane Warne, on the all-time fifer list, which is led by Muttiah Muralitharan.
Ashwin’s performance in this series might solidify his position as one of cricket’s best bowlers.
