India&#39;s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has claimed his first County Cricket wicket in his debut for Worcestershire.

The Tamil Nadu born all rounder took his maiden wicket in County championship by bowling Gloucestershire&rsquo;s wicket-keeper batsman Gareth Roderick. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/3rd-test-india-demolish-sri-lanka-whitewash-series-18977">Ashwin</a> dismissed Roderick&#39;s wicket in his 10th over.&nbsp;

While batting at No 6, the cricketer also hit 36 runs, besides taking two more wickets.&nbsp;

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/2nd-test-ashwin-rahane-put-india-on-top-against-lanka-18613">30-year-old cricketer</a> will be facing his team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara in the match against Nottinghamshire on September 5.

Ashwin stated that he will be playing for all four games for Worcestershire. In an interview with ESPN, he said &quot;I could be called to play in the Australia series. But I have indicated that I will be available for all four games. As of now, there are no communication channels open but they will be shortly so I&rsquo;ll probably get a clearer idea after the Sri Lanka series,&rdquo;&nbsp;

Ashwin presently ranks third in the ICC&#39;s Test bowling rankings.

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The Tamil Nadu-born all-rounder took his maiden wicket in County championship by bowling Gloucestershire?s wicket-keeper batsman Gareth Roderick. Ashwin dismissed Roderick's wicket in his 10th over

India's ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has claimed his first County Cricket wicket in his debut for Worcestershire. The Tamil Nadu born all rounder took his maiden wicket in County championship by bowling Gloucestershire’s wicket-keeper batsman Gareth Roderick. Ashwin dismissed Roderick's wicket in his 10th over. While batting at No 6, the cricketer also hit 36 runs, besides taking two more wickets. The 30-year-old cricketer will be facing his team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara in the match against Nottinghamshire on September 5. Ashwin stated that he will be playing for all four games for Worcestershire. In an interview with ESPN, he said "I could be called to play in the Australia series. But I have indicated that I will be available for all four games. As of now, there are no communication channels open but they will be shortly so I’ll probably get a clearer idea after the Sri Lanka series,” Ashwin presently ranks third in the ICC's Test bowling rankings.

R Ashwin strikes three wickets on Worcestershire County debut

Indian off-spinner R Ashwin was named the International&nbsp;Cricket Council&#39;s (ICC) Cricketer of the Year.&nbsp;

Ashwin was also picked as Test Cricketer of the Year.

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It is also the first time in 42 years, and the second time ever, that two Indians are at the top of the ICC bowlers&#39; ranking, with Ravindra Jadeja following up behind Ashwin.

&quot;It feels great to follow the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid in being named as the ICC cricketer of the year,&quot; Ashwin, 30, said in a statement.&nbsp;

&quot;To also win the ICC Test cricketer of the year makes it even better.&quot;

During the September-to-September voting period, Ashwin took 48 wickets and scored 336 runs in eight Tests. He also snared 27 Twenty20 international wickets.

The Chennai native consolidated top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowling charts after he took a series-leading 28 wickets in the five games against England, which wrapped up this week.

Quinton de Kock, South Africa`s wicketkeeper-batsman, was named one-day international cricketer of the year after he scored 793 runs in 16 50-over games.

And the West Indies` Carlos Brathwaite won international Twenty20 performance of the year for his 10-ball 34 not out, including four sixes in the final over, to clinch a stunning victory over England in the World Twenty20 final.

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Ashwin is the third ever Indian to win the award and was also picked as Test Cricketer of the year

Indian off-spinner R Ashwin was named the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricketer of the Year. Ashwin was also picked as Test Cricketer of the Year. Most successful spinners in Asia min 50 wkts S/r 45.6 Ashwin 49.8 Y Shah 52.6 Warne 53.2 Murali 54.8 Swann 55.8 Jadeja 56.5 Herath — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) December 22, 2016 × It is also the first time in 42 years, and the second time ever, that two Indians are at the top of the ICC bowlers' ranking, with Ravindra Jadeja following up behind Ashwin. "It feels great to follow the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid in being named as the ICC cricketer of the year," Ashwin, 30, said in a statement. "To also win the ICC Test cricketer of the year makes it even better." During the September-to-September voting period, Ashwin took 48 wickets and scored 336 runs in eight Tests. He also snared 27 Twenty20 international wickets. The Chennai native consolidated top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowling charts after he took a series-leading 28 wickets in the five games against England, which wrapped up this week. Quinton de Kock, South Africa`s wicketkeeper-batsman, was named one-day international cricketer of the year after he scored 793 runs in 16 50-over games. And the West Indies` Carlos Brathwaite won international Twenty20 performance of the year for his 10-ball 34 not out, including four sixes in the final over, to clinch a stunning victory over England in the World Twenty20 final. (WION)

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R Ashwin strikes three wickets on Worcestershire County debut

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