Ashwin fastest to 2000 Test runs and 275 wickets

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And when India came on to bowl, Ashwin was straight away in action as he sent back Upul Tharanga for a duck. 12 overs later he also accounted for Tharanga’s opening partner Karunaratne, taking his wickets tally to 281. (Photo: AP)

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Ashwin achieved the feat in 51 Tests, whereas Richard Hadlee had taken 58 Test matches to do the same. (Photo: AFP)

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Ashwin was dismissed for 54 but India carried on past 600 before finally deciding to declare at 622 for 9. (Photo: AP)

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Coming into bat early on Day 2 after Pujara was unexpectedly dismissed by Karunaratne ,Ashwin started off in a confident manner, like he generally does. (Photo: AP)

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Before anyone could notice he had already hit 5 boundaries and was on the brink of his 11th Test fifty. (Photo: AP)

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As soon as he reached his half-century, Ashwin added another world record to his cabinet. He became the fastest to score 2000 runs and take 275 wickets in Test cricket. (Photo: AP)

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If Day 1 belonged to Cheteshwar Pujara and his set off records, Ashwin took matters on his hands in the second day. (Photo: AP)

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It seems Indian cricketers are taking turns to agonize Sri Lanka and in process ticking off personal milestones as well. At least that is how the Test series has progressed so far. (Photo: AP)

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