• Ravichandran Ashwin completed his 500th Test wicket in the ongoing encounter against England.

  • The stalwart spinner is the second Indian cricketer to achieve this remarkable feat.

IND vs ENG: Twitter goes gaga as Ravichandran Ashwin picks up his 500th Test wicket
Ravichandran Ashwin (Image CC- Twitter)

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Cricket enthusiasts witnessed a historic moment in the ongoing third Test of the England red-ball tour to India at Rajkot. The maestro Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a remarkable milestone of 500th Test wickets. The cricketing world stood in awe as batter Zak Crawley became the 500th prey of Ashwin’s illustrious career. This achievement solidifies Ashwin’s position as one of the modern-day greats and marks him as only the second Indian to reach this monumental milestone.

Elite entry into the 500 Wicket Club

Ashwin’s entry into the exclusive 500-wicket club is a testament to his skill, dedication, and longevity in the sport. Only a handful of bowlers have reached this milestone, making it a prestigious achievement. The off-spinner joined an elite list of cricketing legends, annexing the likes of Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne, James Anderson, Anil Kumble, Stuart Broad, Courtney Walsh and Nathan Lyon.

Second Indian to achieve the feat

With this accomplishment, Ashwin becomes only the second Indian bowler to reach the milestone of 500 Test wickets, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the Kumble. The comparison is inevitable, and it prompts reflections on the evolution of spin bowling in Indian cricket, with Ashwin carving out his unique niche.

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Chasing Muralitharan’s Record

Not only did Ashwin join the elite 500-wicket club, but he also etched his name as the second-fastest bowler to reach this milestone (98 games), trailing only behind the stalwart Sri Lankan Muralitharan (87 games). The parallels between the two spin maestros add an extra layer of significance to the 37-year-old’s achievement, emphasizing his exceptional pace in reaching this landmark.

The Chennai-born-cricketer’s feat makes him the ninth bowler in the rich history of cricket to claim 500 Test wickets. This position in the top echelons of the sport underlines the enduring legacy he is creating, and it cements his place as one of the all-time greats.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

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