The esteemed Indian off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, is poised to join the elite club in the upcoming 5th Test match against England. If he participates in this match, it will mark his 100th Test appearance for India in the longest format of the game.
Throughout this series, Ashwin has claimed 17 wickets across four matches. Despite this notable achievement, we can categorize it as a relatively quiet series for Ashwin. This judgment is based on the exceptionally high standards he sets for himself when playing in India.
In the ongoing series, Ashwin achieved his 500th Test wicket, making him the 9th bowler in international cricket to accomplish this milestone and the second Indian to do so. Ravichandran Ashwin currently boasts 507 wickets in 99 Test matches. The only Indian ahead of Ashwin is none other than the legendary Anil Kumble, who holds 619 wickets.
Only two players rank ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin on the list of active players: James Anderson with 698 wickets and Nathan Lyon with 517 wickets. Ashwin has the opportunity to surpass Nathan Lyon in the 5th Test against England, scheduled to commence next month.
Ravichandran Ashwin Set To Join 100 Test Matches Club
If Ravichandran Ashwin is in the team for the 5th Test match against England in Dharamshala, he will join the ranks of the 14th Indian player to achieve the milestone of playing 100 Test matches. Explore the list of players who have participated in at least 100 Test matches for India.
Playing 100 Test matches is a significant achievement for any player. Not many have accomplished this feat across all the teams. It requires enduring fitness over an extended period as it can take a toll on one’s health. Particularly in this competitive era of cricket, it is no easy task.
We wish Ashwin good health and hope he plays many more matches for India, breaking numerous records along the way.