In a recent development, Ravichandran Ashwin, the Indian off-spinner, has secured the top position in the ICC Test bowling rankings, surpassing England's James Anderson. Ashwin has achieved this feat following his remarkable performances in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia. He has now become the fourth Indian bowler to achieve this milestone after Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, and Anil Kumble.
Anderson had secured the top position after his stellar performance against New Zealand in the first pink ball Test about a week ago. However, Ashwin's impressive performances have enabled him to surpass Anderson to become the top-ranked Test bowler.
Ashwin, who is known for his variations, has been a crucial member of the Indian cricket team for several years. He has been consistent with his performances, and his ability to pick up wickets at crucial intervals has made him a valuable asset for the Indian team.
Apart from securing the top position in the ICC Test bowling rankings, Ashwin also recently reached the milestone of 450 wickets in Test cricket during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series. He achieved this feat in the third Test match against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. With this accomplishment, he has become the second-fastest bowler to reach this milestone, after Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan.
Ashwin has been instrumental in India's success in recent years, especially in Test cricket. His performances have been critical in helping India secure victories on foreign soil, which has been a challenging task for the Indian team in the past. He has also been a consistent performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he has represented teams like Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab.
In conclusion, Ravichandran Ashwin's achievement of becoming the No 1 ranked bowler in Test cricket is a remarkable feat. His consistent performances have been critical in India's success in recent years, and his ability to pick up wickets at crucial intervals has made him a valuable asset for the Indian team. His performances in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series have been outstanding, and he will undoubtedly be a crucial player for India in the upcoming Test matches.
