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"Ash Anna Supremacy": Intenet Reacts As Ravichandran Ashwin Races To 500th Test Wicket

India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a rare milestone of 500 Test wickets on Friday. He became only the second Indian bowler after former skipper Anil Kumble to get to the feat. During the third Test against England in Rajkot, Ashwin dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for the historic achievement. He also became only the third off-spinner to claim 500 or more Test wickets and continues to be the second highest wicket-taker for India behind Kumble, who ended his career with 619 scalps.

Ravichandran Ashwin Shatters History Books By Reaching 500 Test Wickets

India's veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the fastest to claim 500 Test wickets for the country, as he dismissed England's Zak Crawley on Day 2 of the third Test in Rajkot on Friday. Ashwin fell just 1 wicket short of reaching the milestone in the second Test against Ben Stokes' men at Vizag but didn't have to wait for too long in order to celebrate the landmark moment. Overall, the record is held by Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan who had reached 500 Test wickets in his career in 87 matches. For India, Kumble held the record, with 105 matches, before Ashwin surpassed him.

Sarfaraz Khan Equals Monumental Post-Independence National Record with Half-century On Debut

Sarfaraz Khan's much-awaited international debut was worth the wait as he scored a fine half-century on the first day of the third India vs England Test in Rajkot on Thursday. After years of consistent display in the domestic cricket tournaments, Sarfaraz Khan made his debut special with a knock of 62 in 66 balls, with nine fours and a six on the first day of the Test match. His runs came at a strike rate of 93.33.

Ravichandran Ashwin On Verge Of Surpassing Anil Kumble To Achieve Sensational Test Record

Ravichandran Ashwin is on the verge of surpassing legendary Indian cricket team spinner Anil Kumble to claim a sensational record in the third Test match against England in Rajkot starting Thursday. The veteran cricketer is just five wickets away from becoming the Indian bowler with the highest Test wickets at home. Kumble currently holds the record with 350 wickets from 63 matches while Ashwin has taken 346 wickets from 57 matches. Overall, Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record with 493 wickets from 73 matches with the help of 45 five-wicket hauls and 15 ten-wicket hauls.

Devdutt Padikkal's "Tough Few Years" Admission After India Call Up For England Series

Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal was finally rewarded for his superlative form in First-Class cricket, as the selectors included him in the India squad for the 3rd Test against England. Though Padikkal's call-up came as a result of KL Rahul lacking 100% match fitness, the left-handed batter is elated to have finally been rewarded for his hard work. When asked about the call-up, the batter had no hesitation in admitting that the feeling was yet to sink in. Padikkla, however, was happy to have seen his tough run in the last few years, with regards to national selection, ending.

Mohammad Nabi Becomes No 1 All-Rounder In One Day International ICC Rankings

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammed Nabi on Wednesday became the oldest player to headline the ICC ODI all-rounders' list, ending Shakib Al Hasan's long reign at the top. There is little to no change at the top of the Test rankings with India's Jasprit Bumrah firmly perched at the top of the bowlers' list. India's Ravindra Jadeja, who is set to return in the third Test against England beginning Thursday, still led the way comprehensively in Test all-rounders' rankings. Nabi reached the No.1 spot following his 136 during the opening match of Afghanistan's three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, while the 39-year-old also picked up a wicket in the same contest to gain one place and move to seventh on the latest rankings for ODI bowlers.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates

SL vs AFG 3rd ODI, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be taking on Afghanistan in the third and final ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday in Pallekele. The hosts have already gained an unassailable 2-0 lead. Earlier, Sri Lanka secured a convincing 155 run win over Afghanistan in the second ODI on Sunday. Afghanistan, set a target of 309 to level the series, were shot out for 153 inside 34 overs as leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga starred with four wickets. Afghanistan were well placed at 128 for one in pursuit of their target, but once Rahmat Shah (54) and Ibrahim Zadran (63) were dismissed there was little fight from the rest of the batters. (Live Scorecard)

Bangladesh Recall Mahmudullah, Taijul Islam For Sri Lanka T20Is

Bangladesh on Tuesday recalled batsman Mahmudullah Riyad and Taijul Islam to their Twenty20 international squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka in March. Former captain Mahmudullah last played a T20I against Zimbabwe in 2021, but did well in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League to force his way back into the squad. Left-arm spinner Taijul played the last of his two T20Is in 2019. Opening duo Anamul Haque and Mohammad Naim also returned to the squad on the back of a strong showing in the BPL.

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"Ash Anna Supremacy": Intenet Reacts As Ravichandran Ashwin Races To 500th Test Wicket

Ravichandran Ashwin Shatters History Books By Reaching 500 Test Wickets

Sarfaraz Khan Equals Monumental Post-Independence National Record with Half-century On Debut

Ravichandran Ashwin On Verge Of Surpassing Anil Kumble To Achieve Sensational Test Record

Devdutt Padikkal's "Tough Few Years" Admission After India Call Up For England Series

Mohammad Nabi Becomes No 1 All-Rounder In One Day International ICC Rankings

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates

Bangladesh Recall Mahmudullah, Taijul Islam For Sri Lanka T20Is