Ravichandran Ashwin Celebrates 38th Birthday With Team India In Dressing Room Ahead Of IND vs BAN 1st Test

Premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to return to action in the upcoming IND vs BAN two-match Test series, starting on September 19 in Chennai.

R Ashwin celebrated his 38th birthday by cutting a cake with his teammates inside the dressing room.

Source : @CricCrazyJohns / X

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has played a crucial role in the Indian cricket team for many years, known for his impressive record in Test matches, especially on home soil.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest match-winners in Test cricket, the 38-year-old is set to return to action in the upcoming IND vs BAN two-match Test series, starting on September 19 in Chennai, where he will be eyeing several major records.

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Ahead of IND vs BAN 1st Test in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, Ashwin celebrated his 38th birthday by cutting a cake with his teammates inside the dressing room.

Birthday celebration of Ravichandran Ashwin 🎂

- An all time Great of Test history. pic.twitter.com/83wljfWKqI

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 17, 2024

2⃣8⃣1⃣ intl. matches
7⃣4⃣4⃣ intl. wickets 🙌
3⃣6⃣ five-wicket hauls in Test Cricket 👏
5⃣ intl. centuries 💯

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2011 & ICC Champions Trophy 2013 Winner 🏆

Here's wishing @ashwinravi99 a very Happy Birthday 🎂👏 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/vOZCaWYV7J

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 17, 2024

IND vs BAN Test series is crucial for India, who sit at the top of the World Test Championship standings. A 2-0 series win would strengthen their lead in World Test Championship (WTC) points table, providing valuable momentum ahead of their upcoming challenge against New Zealand in the red-ball format.

With India targeting a clean sweep, Ravichandran Ashwin is expected to play an important role in securing both wins.

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Ashwin continues to be one of India's most dependable Test cricketers. With 516 wickets in 100 matches, he ranks as the second-highest wicket-taker for the country. He holds records for being the fastest to 400, 450, and 500 wickets, as well as 250, 300, and 350.