Ravichandran Ashwin etched his name in cricketing history as India’s all-time leading wicket-taker in the World Test Championship. This helped him cross a very impressive number of 188 wickets. His second Test against New Zealand, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune, marked an outstanding performance as he surpassed Nathan Lyon’s previous record, which stood at 187 wickets. Ashwin’s wickets, especially the vital ones- examples being the one in which he dismissed key batsmen Tom Latham and Will Young in the first session seems like his resurgence is all that the Indians needed to rebound back into the series. With an added possibility of reaching the 200 mark of wickets in the WTC, Ashwin is all the more an ace spin bowler-cementing his legacy in this format.Â
Ravichandran Ashwin: A Record-Breaking Bowler in the World Test Championship
Ravichandran Ashwin is the wicket-taker leader in WTC with 188 wickets Ravichandran Ashwin has marked a position as a leading figure in Test cricket with his record-wickets and now counts him as the all-time highest wicket-taker in the World Test Championship (WTC). With an impressive tally of 188 wickets, Ashwin has overtaken Nathan Lyon‘s earlier record at 187, which in fact makes him carve a niche in the cricket history books. But his performances are reflective of more than the skills he brings to the equation, besides helping India in clutch situations. His last achievement has brought him into relevance but importantly has made a case for his significance in Indian bowling at times that matter.
Ashwin performed his exceptional job at the bowling crease, particularly in the second Test against New Zealand, when the two key wickets of Tom Latham and Will Young were major contributions in making it a match-out-for-the Kiwis scenario. This all happened in the early stage of the match sufficient enough to get the Kiwis on the back foot and confirm Ashwin’s ability to change the course of the game. As he continues to add to his WTC count, he finds himself once again at the forefront of history-making: 200 wickets-a milestone that further vaults him deep into cricketing history.
He Is Now The Showstopper At MCA Stadium: Ashwin’s Home Ground Advantage
Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium has now become a fortress for Ravichandran Ashwin, as he is the highest wicket-taker at this venue. With 15 wickets, Ashwin has steered past many big names, including Steven O’Keefe and Umesh Yadav, who achieved 12 wickets each at this ground. He exploited the conditions of the pitch very well along with strategic bowling variations, which helped him thrive at this ground. Being a local favorite makes his performances resonate with the home crowd, further motivating him to perform well.
Ashwin’s match-ups at the MCA Stadium reflect his capabilities and agility to adjust to home settings, where spinner’s usually gains an edge. His experience coupled with the knowledge of how the pitch plays has rendered him a potent force to be reckoned with by the visiting team. His contribution will be crucial for India in seeking continued dominance of the wicket-taker column in the Tests currently underway against New Zealand and in other games in the series.
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