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Sarfaraz Khan's Father Gets 'Gift Of Thar' By Anand Mahindra After Son's Debut

The long and excruciating wait came to an end for Sarfaraz Khan as he made his Test debut for India in the third Test against England at Rajkot. Sarfarz's maiden international match for the senior Indian team came in front of his father Naushad, who remains the cricketer's biggest inspiration. It was Naushad's sacrifices that helped Sarfaraz realize his dream of representing India at the highest level. As Sarfaraz made his debut, industrialist Anand Mahindra decided to gift him a Mahindra Thar.

What Forced Ravichandran Ashwin To Withdraw From India Squad? BCCI Vice President Reveals Reason

Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin withdrew from the ongoing third Test match against England in Rajkot on Friday due to a family medical emergency. The withdrawal came just hours after he became the second Indian bowler ever after Anil Kumble to take 500 Test wickets. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla took to social media to provide another update about the incident and wrote that Ashwin's mother was facing the medical emergency. "Wishing speedy recovery of mother of @ashwinravi99 . He has to rush and leave Rajkot test to Chennai to be with his mother," he posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Ravichandran Ashwin, Hours After 500th Test Wicket, Withdraws From India Squad. Reason Is Medical Emergency

Ravichandran Ashwin withdraw his name from India's ongoing 3rd Test vs England in Rajkot due to medical emergency in family. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the news on Friday night. Notably, Ashwin had to withdraw his name from India squad hours after he claimed his 500th Test wicket in Rajkot. He is out of the team with immediate effect, informed the board in a release. While the apex cricket body extended its complete support to the player, it also requested the media and fans to respect the privacy of Ashwin and his family.

"Extraordinary Milestone": PM Narendra Modi On Ravichandran Ashwin's 500 Wickets In Test Cricket

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday for the "extraordinary milestone" of taking 500 Test wickets. Ashwin became the second Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to take 500 Test wickets during the third Test against England in Rajkot on Friday. The Prime Minister said on X, "Congratulations to Ravichandran Ashwin on the extraordinary milestone of taking 500 Test wickets! His journey and accomplishments are testament to his skill and perseverance. My best wishes to him as he scales further peaks."

"Ash Anna Supremacy": Internet 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.

"Dark Time In My Life": R Ashwin On How He Escaped 'Bottomless Pit' in 2018

Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday became the second Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to take 500 Test wickets during the third Test against England --- a feat which means a lot to the senior off-spinner after enduring a phase when he did know how to come out of the "dark tunnel" he had hit. Ashwin also became only the third off-spinner to achieve the feat and continues to be the second highest wicket-taker for India behind Kumble, who ended his career with 619 scalps. The 37-year-old reached the milestone on day two of the ongoing Test. He needed just one wicket for the feat and that came in the way of opener Zak Crawley, who mis-timed a sweep which landed in the safe hands of Rajat Patidar at short fine leg.

"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.

Rohit Sharma Shatters 72-Year-Old Record To Make History With Test Ton Against England

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma looked in sublime touch as he slammed a brilliant century on Day 1 of the third Test match against England in Rajkot on Thursday. It was a nearly perfect knock from the veteran batter as he achieved the milestone with the help of 12 fours and 2 sixes. It was a significant knock with respect to the match as India lost the trio of Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rajat Patidar early in the first session. However, Rohit kept playing his natural game and stitched together a sensational partnership with Ravindra Jadeja. Thanks to the century, Rohit became the oldest Indian cricket team captain to score a Test ton.

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Sarfaraz Khan's Father Gets 'Gift Of Thar' By Anand Mahindra After Son's Debut

What Forced Ravichandran Ashwin To Withdraw From India Squad? BCCI Vice President Reveals Reason

Ravichandran Ashwin, Hours After 500th Test Wicket, Withdraws From India Squad. Reason Is Medical Emergency

"Extraordinary Milestone": PM Narendra Modi On Ravichandran Ashwin's 500 Wickets In Test Cricket

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

"Dark Time In My Life": R Ashwin On How He Escaped 'Bottomless Pit' in 2018

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

Rohit Sharma Shatters 72-Year-Old Record To Make History With Test Ton Against England