R Ashwin Seeking Entry Into 500-Wicket Club

India and England will clash at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on February 15

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All eyes will be on offie Ravichandran Ashwin as he aims to join an elite list

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Ashwin is just one wicket away from completing 500 Test wickets

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Ashwin has claimed 499 wickets in 97 Test matches in his career

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Ashwin will be only the 9th player to claim 500 Test wickets

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Ashwin will become the 2nd Indian after Anil Kumble (619 wickets) to achieve this feat

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He will join Muralidaran, Warne, Anderson, Kumble, Broad, McGrath, Walsh and Lyon in this elite list

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R Ashwin Seeking Entry Into 500-Wicket Club

India and England will clash at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on February 15

3rd Test

All eyes will be on offie Ravichandran Ashwin as he aims to join an elite list

Ashwin to join elite list

Ashwin is just one wicket away from completing 500 Test wickets

500-wicket club

Ashwin has claimed 499 wickets in 97 Test matches in his career

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Ashwin will be only the 9th player to claim 500 Test wickets

Exclusive feat

Ashwin will become the 2nd Indian after Anil Kumble (619 wickets) to achieve this feat

2nd Indian

He will join Muralidaran, Warne, Anderson, Kumble, Broad, McGrath, Walsh and Lyon in this elite list

Ashwin among royalty