New Delhi, Online Desk. Indian spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has recently surpassed Kapil Dev’s record of 434 wickets in the Mohali Test. He is now second only to Anil Kumble in terms of taking most wickets in Test cricket for India. Anil Kumble is the number one Indian bowler with 619 wickets.
Ashwin achieved this feat by dismissing Sri Lankan batsman Aslanka in the Mohali Test. Apart from taking 6 wickets in the match, he also played an innings of 61 runs. After achieving this feat, he said that Kapil Dev was never left behind in his list.
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He also told about the wishes sent to him by Kapil Dev. Ashwin said that after this achievement, Kapil Paaji also sent him a bouquet with hand written notes to his house. He said “It’s like a dream. It was never on my list to get this wicket number for me. Kapil paaji even sent me a bouquet with a note on my achievement”
Ashwin said the above things through a video clip shared by BCCI. Ashwin said, “Captain Rohit Sharma also praised him a lot after the match. He does not know how to react to it. It was very good.
Apart from this, Ashwin has also given his reaction on the death of Shane Warne. He said that his death is unfortunate. He was a poster boy. Not only this, he was the hallmark of spin in my time. He said that he thinks of doing better every day.
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The second and last Test match between India and Sri Lanka will be played in Bengaluru from March 12. This match will be day-night. In this match, Ashwin will have a chance to overtake South African bowler Dale Steyn, who has 439 wickets in Tests.
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