Ravichandran Ashwin makes history, becomes first Indian to dismiss father and son in test cricket

Category : Sports Published on: July 15 2023

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Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin achieved the unique feat of picking up the wickets of both father and son on Day 1 of the first Test between India and West Indies in Dominica on July 12.
The 36-year-old cricketer from Tamil Nadu dismissed the West Indian opening batter Tagenarine Chanderpaul, the son of former great batter Shivnarine Chanderpaul, in the 13th over of the innings.
Ashwin dismissed Shivnarine Chanderpaul four times in Test matches, including in Sachin Tendulkar's final international game at the Wankhede Stadium in November 2013.
In the process, Ravichandran Ashwin ranked No.1 in the world, became the first Indian and the fourth bowler ever to dismiss a father-son duo in international cricket.
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc achieved this unique feat of the same father-son combination in 2022.
Only three other bowlers have achieved a similar feat, namely former England all-rounder Ian Botham, former Pakistan legend Wasim Akram and South Africa's Simon Harmer.