Ravichandran Ashwin turned the joint-highest wicket-taker within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) throughout the second day of the fourth Test on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.
Ashwin, who dismissed Todd Murphy and Nathan Lyon, surpassed Anil Kumble (111) along with his 112th and 113th scalps, finishing one other five-for; his thirty second in Tests. Additionally, Ashwin now has the best Test 5 wicket hauls in India (26).
The 36-year-old is now degree with England’s James Anderson on the sixth spot within the listing of bowlers with most five-fors in Test cricket. Ashwin completed with figures of 6 for 91.
Ashwin, the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests, is the joint No.1 bowler, with Anderson, in ICC Test rankings.
Nathan Lyon, the one Australian among the many prime 5 wicket-takers in Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leads the chart alongside Ashwin.
Most wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Nathan Lyon – 113 wickets
Ravichandran Ashwin – 113 wickets
Anil Kumble – 111 wickets
Harbhajan Singh – 95 wickets
Ravindra Jadeja – 84 wickets
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com