Ravichandran Ashwin made history in the 2nd Test against New Zealand by picking two crucial wickets in the first session on Thursday, equalling Nathan Lyon’s record of 530 wickets in Test cricket and becoming the seventh-highest wicket-taker in the format ¹ ² ³.
Ashwin’s impressive performance didn’t stop there. He went on to claim his 531st Test wicket, surpassing Lyon’s record and solidifying his position among the all-time greats ¹ ³. This milestone also propelled him to the top spot in the World Test Championship’s (WTC) wicket-taker list with 189 wickets, surpassing Lyon’s tally of 187 ¹ ².
The 38-year-old Indian spinner’s achievements are a testament to his enduring skill and adaptability. His first scalp was New Zealand’s captain, Tom Latham, dismissed for 15 runs in his opening over. Ashwin followed up by sending Will Young back to the pavilion for 18, with a sharp catch by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant ³.
Ashwin’s impressive form has India hoping for a turnaround in the series, currently trailing 1-0 after New Zealand’s historic win in the first Test ³. With Ashwin in form, India will strive to level the series.
