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India vs England, 3rd Test Day 2: Ton-up Ben Duckett Propels Visitors To 207/2

Opener Ben Duckett led England's strong response with a scintillating hundred as the visitors raced to 207/2 at stumps after bowling out India for 445 on the second day of the third Test in Rajkot on Friday. At stumps, Duckett was batting on 133 and his teammate Joe Root was 9 not out as England scored their runs in only 35 overs to trail by 238 runs. The day also saw Ravichandran Ashwin become only the second Indian bowler to take 500 wickets in Test cricket, with the wicket of Zak Crawley (15).

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.

India vs England: R Ashwin's Bizarre Mistake Cost 5 Runs. Ben Stokes' Side To Start Batting At 5/0

India were on Friday handed a five-run penalty for a second offence of their batters running on the middle of the pitch during the third Test against England in Rajkot. The penalty means England will start their first innings at 5/0 without even a ball being bowled. India were penalised as a result of all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin running along the middle of the pitch. Ashwin was reprimanded by on-field umpire Joel Wilson.

Ravindra Jadeja Joins Kapil Dev, R Ashwin In Elite Test Club with Show vs England

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday showcased his prowess with the bat as he became the third Indian player to achieve over 3000 runs and more than 250 wickets in Tests. Jadeja achieved the milestone during the third Test against England in Rajkot, where he notched up a crucial century to entertain the home crowd. Former India captain Kapil Dev tops the elite list with 5,248 runs and 434 wickets in 131 matches while star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has so far slammed 3,271 runs and taken 499 wickets in 98 matches.

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.

"Destined To Get His 500th Wicket In My Hometown": Ravindra Jadeja On Ravichandran Ashwin

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said on Wednesday that his partner-in-spin Ravichandran Ashwin will finally reach the landmark of 500 Test wickets in his hometown and expressed happiness at his teammate being on the cusp of accomplishing such a huge milestone. The third Test between India and England will take place on Rajkot from Thursday onwards. The series is level at 1-1. A key moment that is being anticipated in this series is Ashwin touching 500 Test wickets and becoming only second Indian and ninth overall bowler to do so. Currently, Ashwin is at 499 Test wickets in 97 matches at an average of 23.92. His best bowling figures are 7/59. Ashwin has taken nine wickets in two matches so far in this series.

Ben Stokes Marks 100th Test With India Series On A Knife-Edge

Ben Stokes will earn his 100th Test cap when he leads England against India in the third Test beginning Thursday in Rajkot, with both sides having to contend with the absence of key players. The five-match series is on a knife-edge at 1-1 after India's 106-run victory in the second Test in Visakhapatnam followed England's 28-run win in Hyderabad. Batsmen Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will be absent for India while England's senior spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the final three matches with a knee injury suffered in the first Test.

"Let's See If He...": R Ashwin Makes Expectation From 'Ignored' Cheteshwar Pujara Clear

After levelling the 5-Test series against England 1-1 in the second match, the Indian cricket team heads to Rajkot for the 3rd encounter of the series. The Saurashtra Cricket Association also has plans to felicitate two superstars of the Indian Test team -- Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja -- at the venue. While Jadeja is part of the current setup, Pujara was overlooked for a spot in the squad despite his brilliant run in the Ranji Trophy.

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India vs England, 3rd Test Day 2: Ton-up Ben Duckett Propels Visitors To 207/2

Ravichandran Ashwin Shatters History Books By Reaching 500 Test Wickets

India vs England: R Ashwin's Bizarre Mistake Cost 5 Runs. Ben Stokes' Side To Start Batting At 5/0

Ravindra Jadeja Joins Kapil Dev, R Ashwin In Elite Test Club with Show vs England

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

"Destined To Get His 500th Wicket In My Hometown": Ravindra Jadeja On Ravichandran Ashwin

Ben Stokes Marks 100th Test With India Series On A Knife-Edge

"Let's See If He...": R Ashwin Makes Expectation From 'Ignored' Cheteshwar Pujara Clear