IND vs ENG, Ranchi Test: Ace spinner R Ashwin joins elite list after special double in Tests vs England
IND vs ENG: R Ashwin joins elite list after special double in Tests vs England
R Ashwin continues to add feather to his illustrious cap. During Day 1 of the fourth and penultimate Test between India and England, the ace spinnerbecame the firstfrom the countryto claim 100 wickets against Englandin the purest format of the game. In addition, the 37-year-oldbecame the seventhman in the history of the sport to achieve the rare double of 100 scalps and 1,000-plus runs (first-ever Indian). Against England, he is the fourth with this rare double in Tests.
Ashwin achieved the special feat during the opening session of the fourth Test, which kicked offat the JSCA International Stadium on Friday (Feb 23). The wily off-spinner removed dangerman Jonny Bairstow, who was looking good in the middle, to attain the rare double. He trapped the Englishman lbw after the veteran batter went for a sweep but missed connecting the ball. Initially, the on-field umpire KumarDharmasena gave it not-out but a review from Indian captain Rohit Sharma took the decision upstairs, resulting in a wicket for the home side.
ASHWIN IN ELITE LIST VS ENGLAND
Gary Sobers (West Indies):3,214 runs and 102 scalps vs England
Monty Noble (Australia):1,905 runs and 115 wickets vs England
Giffen (Australia):1,238 runs and 103 wickets vs England
R Ashwin (India): 1,085 runs and 100 wickets vs England
Also read:IND vs ENG: Debutant Akash Deep rips apart England's top order on Day 1 of Ranchi Test - Watch
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R Ashwin - 100 in 43 innings
BS Chandrasekhar - 95 in 38 innings
Anil Kumble - 92 in 36 innings
Bishan Singh Bedi - 85 in 36 innings
Kapil Dev - 85 in 48 innings
Among Indians, Ashwin was already at the top in the abovebut he has now reached the elusive 100-wicket club as well. Overall, James Anderson leads the list with 145 wickets in the red-ball games between the two heavyweights.
Talking about Day 1 of the Ranchi Test between India and England, the visitors opted to bat first but were rocked by debutant Akash Deep's early scalps to be left tottering at 112 for 5 before they went totea break at 198 for 5, with Joe Root unbeaten at 67.