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Ashwin on the cusp of history: Can he break Kumble’s record in Ranchi?
India’s spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin stands on the threshold of another monumental achievement as he gears up for the fourth Test against England in Ranchi.
Fresh off becoming the second-fastest bowler to reach 500 Test wickets, Ashwin now has his sights set on breaking Anil Kumble’s long-standing record for most wickets in Tests played in India.
Ashwin breaks record, eyes another:
After etching his name in the history books with his 500th Test scalp in Visakhapatnam, Ashwin is just three wickets away from surpassing Kumble’s 350 wickets on home soil.
This feat would place him amongst an elite group of bowlers, including Muttiah Muralidaran, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, and Kumble himself, who have taken 350 or more wickets in their Test careers at home.
Dominant at home:
Ashwin’s prowess in Indian conditions is undeniable. His average of 21.31 in 113 innings is a testament to his mastery of spin bowling on familiar pitches. He currently sits second on the list behind Kumble, but a couple of wickets in Ranchi will see him rewrite the record books.
Stepping up in Bumrah’s absence:
With pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah rested for workload management, the onus falls even more heavily on Ashwin’s shoulders. His experience and skills will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game and potentially leading India to a series victory.
Beyond milestones, a crucial series:
While Ashwin’s milestones are significant, the bigger picture remains the series win against England. His contribution to the ball, coupled with the team’s overall performance, will determine the outcome of this highly anticipated encounter.
Eyes on Ashwin in Ranchi:
All eyes will be on Ashwin as he takes the field in Ranchi. Can he weave his magic, break Kumble’s record, and help India clinch the series?
Anderson on Verge of History: Can He Be First to 700 Test Wickets?
The legendary English pace sensation, with 696 wickets in 185 Tests, is just four wickets away from being the first-ever bowler to reach 700 Test scalps.
The only bowlers with more wickets than him are Shane Warne (708) and Muttiah Muralitharan (800) of Sri Lanka. Anderson has taken six wickets in the first two games of the series.
Stokes eyes 200 Test wickets and elite all-rounder company
Ben Stokes needs just 3 wickets to join an exclusive club!
He’d have 200 Test wickets, alongside legends like Sobers & Kallis. Stokes already has 6,000+ runs in Tests, with an average of 36.24.
He’s hit 13 centuries and 31 fifties, with a best score of 258. In the current series, he has 190 runs in 6 innings at an average of 31.66. Looks like Stokes is on track for another impressive milestone!
Rohit Sharma Eyes 4,000 Test Runs Mark in Ranchi Test Against England
The Indian captain, one of the all-time greats of contemporary times in all formats, is 23 runs short of reaching 4,000 Test runs. He has 3,977 runs at an average of 45.19 in 57 Tests, with 11 hundreds and 16 fifties. 212 is his greatest score.
Rohit has amassed 240 runs at an average of 40 in six innings and one century in three games thus far. His highest rating is 131.
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