Ravichandran Ashwin still the kingpin
Updated On: 11 March, 2023 09:57 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Santosh Suri
India’s premier offie proves his worth yet again by picking 6-91 on a pitch that had very little assistance for bowlers and keeps hosts afloat in the game
Listen to this article :
R Ashwin celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Todd Murphy at Ahmedabad yesterday. Pic/AFP
One Indian bowler who has ruled the roost over the last decade is Ravichandran Ashwin. No Test team are complete without his presence, at least in home conditions. He has been exemplary not only in India, but all over the world ever since he came on the international scene in June 2010. Since his debut, he has taken more international wickets than any bowler, and that includes James Anderson. It has been largely due to his bowling efforts that India have notched up many historical wins both at home and away.
Of course, there has been criticism that he has been more successful in helpful conditions at home than overseas. But such harsh views have not discouraged him. On the contrary, he has worked hard on his skills and fitness to remain relevant. He keeps picking up wickets at home to be on the cusp of becoming only the third Indian bowler to claim 700 international wickets. With the six Australian wickets he picked in the first innings on a flat Motera pitch, he is now just four wickets shy of the coveted mark. Anil Kumble ended his career with 956 international wickets, Harbhajan Singh had 707.
Read Next Story
Trending Stories
Latest Photos
Latest Videos
Latest Web Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
Mid-Day Fast
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT