Ravichandran Ashwin Scripts History, Shatters Massive Record In 2nd Test Against New Zealand

24.10.2024 - 06:37 sports.ndtv.com

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday became the all-time wicket-taker in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC).

Ashwin achieved the milestone on Day 1 of the ongoing 2nd Test against New Zealand in Pune. Ashwin, who had 186 wickets prior to the start of the match, needed to two scalps Australia spinner Nathan Lyon in the all-time list.

After New Zealand opted to bat in Pune, Ashwin dismissed Tom Latham and Will Young to overtake Lyon. Highest Wicket-Takers In WTC History Ravichandran Ashwin (India) - 188 Nathan Lyon (Australia) - 187 Pat Cummins (Australia) - 175 Mitchell Starc (Australia) - 147 Stuart Broad (England) - 134 New Zealand reached 92/2 at lunch on day one of the second Test against India.

Devon Conway (47 batting) and Rachin Ravindra (5 batting) were in the middle at the break when lunch was taken. After opting to bat, New Zealand make one change with left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner coming in for fast bowler Matt Henry, who misses out with a "glute niggle".

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