Thu Oct 24 16:50:49 UTC 2024: In the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, Ravichandran Ashwin achieved significant milestones in the ICC World Test Championship. Key points include:
– Ashwin began the Test with 186 wickets, just one behind Nathan Lyon, and surpassed him by taking three wickets, making it 189 in total.
– He dismissed New Zealand captain Tom Latham, along with Will Young and Devon Conway, showcasing his bowling prowess.
– Ashwin’s achievements have come in four fewer Tests than Lyon, emphasizing his efficiency.
– He now has 531 wickets in 104 Tests, making him the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Test history, surpassing Lyon’s count of 530 in 129 Tests.
– India bowled New Zealand out for 259 runs, and Washington Sundar returned with impressive figures of 7/59 while taking the majority of the scalps.
Additionally, the article briefly mentions the successful turnout for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE and England’s announcement of additional members for their Caribbean Tour.
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