Ravichandran Ashwin is widely accepted as IndiaCurrently, many cricket fans consider him to be the greatest spinner in the country’s history. With 527 wickets in 102 Test matches, Ashwin is second only to the active bowlers in the world. Australiaa Nathan Lyon. Break Anil Kumble‘s record and to become India’s highest Test wicket-taker, Ashwin should secure an additional 92 wickets
A remarkable journey through international cricket
Ashwin started his international career in 2010 with an ODI against Sri Lanka He made his T20I debut shortly after in Harare Zimbabwe. He was instrumental in India’s ODI World Cup victory in 2011, contributing to the country’s second title after 28 years. Apart from that, Ashwin was instrumental in securing Champions Cup 2013 for India.
His Test debut came in 2011 West India In Delhi, he was named Man of the Match after scoring nine in both innings. Since that debut, Ashwin has amassed remarkable statistics, including 527 wickets and 3,423 runs, including five centuries. He has 156 wickets in 116 matches in One Day Internationals and 72 wickets in 65 matches in T20Is. His consistent and impressive performances make him an invaluable asset to the Indian cricket team.
Harbhajan Singh’s pick: Followers of Ravichandran Ashwin
As Ashwin nears the end of his illustrious career, talk of potential successors has intensified. The recently ex-Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh identified promising young talent, Anmoljeet Singh, A 17-year-old off-spinner from Punjab who could emerge as Ashwin’s successor. Anmoljeet recently received selection for the upcoming U19 team Australiathanks to his impressive performances in domestic cricket. In the last two seasons, he scored 65 goals Vijay Merchant Trophy U16He contributed significantly to Punjab’s championship victory.
“Punjabi’s Anmol, who was recently picked for the U19 team against Australia, can carry forward his off-spin legacy and potentially replace Ashwin.” Harbhajan told CricTracker during an interview.
He currently leads the Manipal Tigers Legends League Cricket (LLC) In 2024, Harbhajan highlighted Anmoljeet’s potential to carry forward the off-spin legacy in India. Although Anmoljeet did not feature in the first Youth Test match against Australia in Chennai, the second match on October 7 gives him an opportunity to showcase his skills if he is included.
Ashwin’s current form and continued importance
Despite having recently turned 38, Ashwin shows no signs of slowing down in his performance. His outstanding contributions during the last two-match Test series against Bangladesh earned him the player of the series award. There are ten Test matches ahead, which are crucial for a place in the tournament World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 finalAshwin’s experience and expertise remain crucial to the team’s aspirations. With his extraordinary journey and achievements, Ashwin has established himself as one of the most popular spinners in the annals of Indian cricket.
