Updated On: 05 March, 2024 08:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In a career spanning more than a decade, Ravichandran Ashwin bagged 507 wickets in 99 tests at an average of 23.9 and an economy of 2.79. He is currently ninth ninth-highest wicket-taker in tests globally and is the second-highest Indian bowler with the most wickets in the format. Anil Kumble tops the list

Ravichandran Ashwin (Pic: AFP)
Former England spinner Monty Panesar hailed Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and labelled him as the "engineer of spin bowling".
The fifth and final test clash between India and England is all set to be played at the HPCA stadium in Dharamshala. This will mark Ravichandran Ashwin`s 100th test match. The match will see India`s spinning ace crossing another major career milestone after picking up his 500th wicket in the third Test at Rajkot.