Ravichandran Ashwin: Highest Wicket-Taker in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC)
India’s star all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin became the highest wicket-taker in the history of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) during the second Test against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune.
- Record Breaker: India’s star all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin becomes the highest wicket-taker in ICC World Test Championship (WTC) history.
- Milestone Achieved: Ashwin reached the milestone in the second Test against New Zealand at MCA Stadium in Pune.
- Key Wickets: Dismissed Tom Latham, Will Young, and Devon Conway in the opening session of Day 1.
- New Record: Ashwin has 189 wickets in 39 matches, surpassing Nathan Lyon’s 187 wickets.
- Top Competitors: Pat Cummins (175 wickets) and Jasprit Bumrah (124 wickets) also notable mentions.
- Career Stats: Ashwin has 530 wickets in 104 matches, ranking second on India’s all-time Test wicket list, behind Anil Kumble.
- All-Round Performance: Along with bowling, Ashwin has 3,438 runs, six centuries, and 14 half-centuries.
Ravichandran Ashwin‘s achievement solidifies his legacy as one of India’s greatest cricketers. With his consistent performance, both with the ball and bat, Ashwin continues to be a vital asset for the Indian cricket team.
