Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Harbhajan to become 2nd highest wicket-taker for India in international cricket

Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Harbhajan to become 2nd highest wicket-taker for India in international cricket

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Category : Sports Published on: July 19 2023

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  • Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has surpassed Harbhajan Singh to become the second-highest wicket-taker for India in international cricket.
  • With this performance, Ashwin has 709 wickets in 271 international matches. These wickets have come at an average of 25.67 and his best bowling figures are 7/59.
  • He has 27 four-wicket hauls, 34 five-wicket hauls, and 8 ten-wicket hauls in international cricket.
  • India’s best bowler in international cricket is Anil Kumble, who has taken 953 in 401 matches at an average of 30.06 with best figures of 10/74.
  • Harbhajan has now slipped to third position, with 707 wickets in 365 matches at an average of 32.59 and best figures of 8/84.
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