IND vs BAN: Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Anil Kumble to attain a special milestone in Test cricket

The second Test match between India and Bangladesh experienced significant interruptions due to rain, hampering the flow of play at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. The day was characterized by sporadic showers, resulting in delays that kept players off the field. Despite the weather challenges, the match managed to progress with moments of intrigue and excitement.

Ravichandran Ashwin goes past Anil Kumble to achieve a special record

In a remarkable achievement, Indian star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin broke the legendary Anil Kumble‘s record, becoming India’s most successful bowler in Test cricket in Asia. Ashwin reached this milestone by dismissing Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto during the match, bringing his total to 420 wickets in Test matches across the Asian continent.

Ashwin only behind Sri Lanka legend in overall tally

With this milestone, Ashwin solidifies his place as the second-highest wicket-taker in Asia’s Test cricket history, trailing only Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who holds the record with 612 wickets. Kumble now occupies the third position with 419 wickets. Other notable bowlers on this prestigious list include Rangana Herath with 354 wickets and Harbhajan Singh with 300. While Ashwin continues to climb the ranks, breaking Muralitharan’s record looks to be an extremely challenging task.

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Most Test Wickets in Asia:

Muttiah Muralitharan – 612
Ravichandran Ashwin – 420*
Anil Kumble – 419
Rangana Herath – 354
Harbhajan Singh – 300

Bad light halts Day 1 of second Test

Bad light eventually halted play on Day 1 of the Kanpur Test, with Bangladesh finishing the day at 107 for 3. Mominul Haque‘s resilient innings provided stability for the visitors after early setbacks, where Akash Deep claimed two wickets, and Ashwin added one to his tally. The play was delayed for 15 minutes at the end of the first session due to rain, impacting both teams’ momentum. As the teams head into Day 2, the focus will be on how they adapt to the changing conditions and capitalize on their respective opportunities.