IND vs ENG 1st Test: Ravindra Jadeja & R Ashwin Become India's Most Successful Test Bowling Pair

In IND vs ENG 1st Test in Hyderabad on Thursday, Ashwin and Jadeja surpassed the legendary pair of Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh, becoming the most successful Test bowling duo for India.

The pair of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja secured their 502nd wicket together during IND vs ENG 1st Test in Hyderabad.

The milestone propelled Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja past the previous record held by the iconic pair of Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh, who had collectively taken 501 wickets in 54 matches.

England pace bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad currently hold the record for the highest number of wickets taken by a bowling pair in Test cricket.

James Anderson and Stuart Broad have collectively amassed an impressive tally of 1039 wickets in 138 Test matches.

Most successful bowling pairs of India: R Ashwin (274) and Ravindra Jadeja (226) - 503 wickets in 50 Tests* | Anil Kumble (281) and Harbhajan Singh (220) - 501 wickets in 54 Tests | Bishan Bedi (184) and BS Chandrasekhar (184) - 368 wickets in 42 Tests