IND vs WI: Ashwin becomes India’s second most successful bowler, surpasses both Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh

IND vs WI 2nd Test, Ashwin Records: The second Test being played between India and West Indies in Port of Spain is very special for off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in many ways. Ashwin has taken three wickets in this Test so far. With this, he has become the second most successful bowler in India. At the same time, he has also made another big record in his name. 

Ashwin becomes the second Indian to take the most wickets in international cricket

Ravi Ashwin has made a big record in the second test being played in Port of Spain. Actually, he has become the second Indian bowler to take the most wickets in international cricket. His name now has 712 wickets in international cricket. Anil Kumble (956 wickets) is at number one in this record list. Ashwin has left behind Harbhajan Singh (711 wickets). 

Highest wicket-taker by an Indian bowler in international cricket
956 – Anil Kumble
712 – Ravichandran Ashwin
711 – Harbhajan Singh
687 – Kapil Dev
610 – Zaheer Khan
Note- includes Asia XI wickets

Kumble left behind in this record list 

Most Test wickets for India vs West Indies

89-Kapil Dev
75-Ravichandran Ashwin
74-Anil Kumble
68-Srinivas Venkataraghavan
65-Bhagwat Chandrasekhar. 

An exciting second Test

The second Test being played between India and West Indies at Port of Spain has come at a very exciting turn. On the fourth day, Team India gave West Indies a target of 365 runs to win. After this, till the end of the day’s play, the Caribbean team has scored 76 runs for 2 wickets. Now on the fifth day, India has to take 8 wickets to win, while West Indies have to score 289 runs to win. 

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