IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin Becomes Highest Wicket-Taker In Test Matches Played Within India

Ravichandran Ashwin surpassed Anil Kumble to become leading wicket-taker in Test matches played on Indian soil.

Ravichandran Ashwin surpassed Anil Kumble to become leading wicket-taker in Test matches played on Indian soil.

The legendary Indian spinner attained this milestone on day 3 of IND vs ENG 4th Test in Ranchi's JSCA stadium.

Ashwin bagged wickets of Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope to complete 351 wickets in Tests on Indian soil, surpassing Anil Kumble's record of 350 wickets.

Ravichandran Ashwin (350 wickets on Indian soil in just 59 Tests) also broke Anil Kumble's record (350 wickets on Indian soil in 63 Tests) of being the fastest to 350 Test wickets in India.

Ashwin has 26 five-wicket hauls in Tests, just edging past Anil Kumble's record of 25. However, Kumble has the most ten-wicket hauls (7) in a Test match, while Ashwin closely trails with six 10-fers to his name.

Most wickets for India in Tests: R. Ashwin - 351*, Anil Kumble - 350, Harbhajan Singh - 265, Kapil Dev - 219, Ravindra Jadeja - 210*

Earlier in the ongoing Ranchi Test, Ashwin became the first Indian bowler to complete 100 Test wickets against England.