Ravichandran Ashwin has been outstanding in the ongoing two-match IND vs BAN Test series. The veteran spinner made waves with both bat and ball in the first Test and has continued his impressive form by claiming four wickets in IND vs BAN 2nd Test in Kanpur.
R Ashwin attains mega milestone in World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle
In IND vs BAN Kanpur Test, Ashwin bagged two wickets in the first innings and adding another two in the second. With this, he has become the highest wicket-taker in the ongoing World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, securing top position in the standings.
So far, Ashwin has taken a total of 52 wickets in World Test Championship 2023-25, solidifying his position as the leading wicket-taker. Australia's Josh Hazlewood trails closely behind in second place with 51 wickets to his name.
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In World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, the leading wicket-takers are Ravichandran Ashwin with 52 wickets, closely followed by Australia's Josh Hazlewood, who has taken 51 wickets. Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc both sit at 48 wickets, while Chris Woakes sits at the fifth position with 43 wickets.
Ashwin made his India debut in 2011 and has since established himself as a key player. Throughout his career, he has claimed 526 wickets in 102 Test matches and scored 3,422 runs. In addition to his Test achievements, Ashwin has taken 156 wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 72 wickets in T20 Internationals for India.
Rain to play spoilsport on Day 5 of IND vs BAN Kanpur Test?
The weather outlook for Day 5 of India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur is favorable, with clear skies expected to facilitate uninterrupted play. India is in a dominant position, needing to dismiss just nine more Bangladeshi batsmen to claim victory in Kanpur Test and seal two-match Test series 2-0.