Ravichandran Ashwinthe master off-spinner from Chennai, has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket, marking the end of his decade-long illustrious career. A cricketer with a deep understanding of the game, Ashwin leaves behind a legacy that will not only be cherished by fans but also become a reference point for cricket lovers and historians for generations to come.
A versatile spinner
Throughout his career, Ashwin has redefined the role of the spinner in modern cricket with his guile, diversity, and ability to adapt to different situations. He always played great games, home and away, establishing himself as one of the greatest players of his era.
Useful batter
Interestingly, Ashwin's contribution was more than just a fantasy. He was also a very reliable batsman, often going through tough times. Whether it was his devastating batting that stunned batsmen around the world or his impressive batting under pressure, Ashwin played a key role in India's dominance of world cricket.
A professional athlete, Ashwin's cricketing journey is decorated with many records and achievements that prove his skill, determination, and cricketing prowess. Let's take a look at some of the interesting things he did during his high career.
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Ravichandran Ashwin's record in international cricket
Fastest Indian wickets to 450: Ashwin holds the record as the fastest Indian bowler to reach 450 wickets in Test cricket, having achieved this feat in just 89 matches. This amazing work emphasizes its consistency and adaptability to different situations. In the world, he is the second fastest on this mark, behind the Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan.
Most twisted wickets: Ashwin has dismissed 109 batsmen with no-ball dismissals, the highest by any Indian and the fourth most in the history of Test cricket.
Most five wicket hauls in Tests: Ashwin is second only to Muralitharan for five wickets in Tests. He is still the first Indian to achieve such a milestone.
Century and five wickets in Tests: Ashwin has scored a century and taken five wickets in the same Test match on four occasions. He is India's first and second overall player, after all Ian Bothamto achieve this need twice.
3,000 runs and 500 wickets: Ashwin is one of only three players to have achieved 3,000 runs and 500 wickets in Test cricket, respectively. Stuart Broad (3,662 runs and 604 wickets) and Shane Warne (3,154 runs and 708 wickets).
Fastest Indian wickets to 500 Tests: Ashwin became the fastest Indian to take 500 Test wickets, scoring in 98 matches. Only Muralitharan (87 Tests) reached the milestone in fewer matches.
More Player of the Series awards: With 11 Player of the Series awards in Test cricket, Ashwin holds the record for most wins by an Indian and shares the top spot with Muralitharan.
Most left-handed hitters are dismissed: Ashwin holds the record for the most dismissals of left-handed batsmen in Test cricket, with 268 scalps in 198 matches at an average of 19.85. His tally includes six wickets. James Anderson he is the only other pitcher with more than 200 strikeouts by a lefty (221).
Fastest wickets: Ashwin is the fastest Indian batsman to reach 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, and 500 wickets in Test cricket.
Most 10 wicket draws: Ashwin has taken 10-wicket haul 8 times, which is the most by an Indian bowler in Test history.