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Ashwin became the first bowler to reach 100 wickets in the World Test Championship.
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Ash has claimed 765 international wickets in 287 matches across all formats. He holds India’s second-highest position after Anil Kumble. Globally, he stands in 11th position.
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In Test Cricket, again he is the second-highest wicket-taker for India with 537 wickets. Globally, he stands in 7th position.
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Ash owns the Test Cricket record for the most five-wicket hauls, with 37. He was tied for second with Shane Warne, trailing only Muttiah Muralitharan.
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He holds the record of the second-fastest bowler to reach 500 Test wickets in 98 games. Also, the quickest to reach 250, 300, and 350 Test wickets.
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Ash also recorded a century and a five-wicket haul in the same Test on four occasions, only behind Ian Botham’s five.
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The Indian off-spinner holds the most Player of the Series (POTS) awards in Test cricket with 12 awards, joint best alongside Muttiah Muralitharan.
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Ashwin’s Test bowling strike rate in India is 50.73, which is the best for any spinner at home, for a minimum of 200 wickets.
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Ash never missed a Test match on Indian soil, showcasing his loyalty to represent his country.
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