Ravichandran Ashwin breaks Dennis Lillee’s Test record

On Day 4 of the ongoing Test match between India and Bangladesh in Hyderabad, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin added another feather to his cap.

He is now the fastest bowler to pick 250 wickets in Test matches breaking the previous record set up by the Australian legend Dennis Lillee.

Ashwin dismissed Bangladeshi skipper Mushfiqur Rahim on his carrom ball to complete his 250 Test scalps.

Ravichandran Ashwin

Well, Ashwin took just 45 matches to reach this feat, whereas earlier Lillee took 48 Tests to create the record.

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