After the conclusion of the fourth Test’s third day between India and England, experienced Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin disclosed that he has been experiencing knee problems. This poses a significant concern for India as Ashwin has been a crucial player for the team in Test cricket. On Sunday, he achieved a milestone by becoming the Indian bowler with the highest number of Test wickets on home turf, surpassing the legendary Anil Kumble.
3️⃣5️⃣th FIFER in Tests for R Ashwin! 👏 👏
The wickets just keep on coming for the champion cricketer! 🙌 🙌
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During the Ranchi Test on Sunday, Ashwin mentioned that his knee has been troubling him for some inexplicable reason, requiring about 10-12 balls to warm up properly. He emphasized the importance of finding his length before attempting the carrom ball to avoid conceding unnecessary runs, especially since they were in a chasing situation. Ashwin praised the entire bowling unit for their exceptional character.
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In England’s second innings, Ashwin claimed a five-wicket haul, while Kuldeep Yadav also impressed with four wickets. Ashwin applauded Kuldeep’s performance, particularly his focus on improving his run-up and momentum. He acknowledged Kuldeep’s skill in imparting revolutions on the ball and varying the pace and trajectory effectively. Despite claiming a fifer himself, Ashwin humorously acknowledged “stealing” it from Kuldeep, recognizing the nature of the game.
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