R Ashwin wants to accomplish this unique batting record: Details
Ravichandran Ashwin, India's second-highest wicket-taker in international cricket, has set his sights on a unique record. The 37-year-old off-spinner, who has claimed 744 wickets in 281 matches including 516 in Tests, is currently ranked the top-ranked Test bowler. However, the record he aspires to achieve is not related to his bowling prowess. Here are further details.
Ashwin's unexpected aspiration: Hitting 6 sixes in an over
In a surprising revelation, Ashwin expressed his desire to hit six sixes in an over. He shared this ambition on Vimal Kumar's YouTube channel, stating "Ek over mei 6 chakke maarna chahta hoon (I want to hit six sixes in an over), par kabhi hua he nahi kabhi." This aspiration is particularly unexpected given Ashwin's reputation as a bowler rather than a batter.
Ashwin's batting record and retirement thoughts
Ashwin, who made his Test debut for India against the West Indies in 2011, has scored 3,309 runs in 100 Tests so far. His batting record includes five centuries and 14 half-centuries. As per ESPNcricinfo, the Chennai-based cricketer has hit a total of 21 sixes in Tests, seven in ODIs and four in T20Is. He also shared his thoughts on retirement during the YouTube interview.
Ashwin's approach to retirement and cricket
Ashwin revealed that he would retire the day he feels he doesn't want to improve. He emphasized his focus on taking one day at a time and putting in extra effort every single day. "I haven't decided (retirement), but the day I feel that today I don't want to improve, I will leave," Ashwin stated during the interview.
