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

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

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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.
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