Ravichandran Ashwin eyes these records in Test cricket
Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will resume his duties in the longest format as India take on Bangladesh in the two-Test series at home, starting September 19. Ashwin will lead India's spin attack, which also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav. The star off-spinner, who has over 500 wickets, eyes several records in Test cricket. Here are some of them.
Ashwin could surpass these players
Ashwin is presently India's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, only behind Anil Kumble (619). The former owns 516 wickets from 100 Tests at a remarkable average of 23.75. His tally includes as many as 36 five-wicket hauls. In the impending series, Ashwin could surpass legend Courtney Walsh (519) and Nathan Lyon (530) in terms of Test wickets.
Ashwin eyes 400 Test wickets at home
India will host New Zealand for three Tests following the games against Bangladesh. Therefore, Ashwin has an opportunity to complete 400 wickets in home Tests. Only Sri Lanka Muthiah Muralidaran (493) and England's James Anderson (438) have attained this feat as of now. Ashwin, with 368 Test wickets at home, is fourth on this list. England pacer Stuart Broad (398) is ahead of Ashwin.
Will Ashwin eclipse Hadlee, Warne?
As mentioned, Ashwin has 36 five-wicket hauls (innings) in Test cricket, the joint third-most with Sir Richard Hadlee. He is set to break a tie with the legend and surpass second-placed Shane Warne (37). Muralidaran (67) sits atop with a giant lead.
Ashwin can become India's highest wicket-taker against Bangladesh (Tests)
Ashwin could also become the highest wicket-taker for India against Bangladesh in Test cricket. With 23 scalps, he is behind Zaheer Khan (31) and Ishant Sharma (25) at present. Muralidaran leads the overall list with 89 wickets.
