Ravichandran Ashwin breaks Kapil Dev's record by taking 435 Test wickets

In 2021, the off-spinner became the fastest Indian and the second-fastest bowler overall to reach 400 wickets on Thursday, Day Two of India's third Test against England. 

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Ravichandran Ashwin breaks Kapil Dev's record by taking 435 Test wickets

Mohali: Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday broke the legendary Kapil Dev's record of 434 Test wickets. Ashwin became India's second-highest wicket-taker in Test matches after leg-spinner Anil Kumble.

Ashwin scalped 435th wicket  with his delivery to Charith Asalanka who was caught behind the stumps.

Ashwin took  100th wicket (Darren Sammy') in West Indies' first innings.  He has taken only 18 Tests to take these many wickets - the fastest bowler to the landmark since Clarrie Grimmett took 100 wickets in his 17th Test, against West Indies in 1931. 

In 2021, the off-spinner became the fastest Indian and the second-fastest bowler overall to reach 400 wickets on Thursday, Day Two of India's third Test against England. 

Ashwin's Stats: 

           Matches                       84 
Runs scored  (in batting)  2,844 
Batting average        26.83 
100s/50s     5/12 
Top score   124 
Balls bowled   22,673
Wickets       435
Bowling average    24.38