AHMEDABAD, Feb 25: Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday became only the fourth Indian and sixth spinner in the world to take 400 Test wickets, a feat which was nothing short of a “fairytale” for the seasoned pro who was called a “modern day legend” by skipper Virat Kohli.
Ashwin reached the landmark in the day-night third Test against England here when he dismissed Jofra Archer in England’s second innings.
He ended the match with seven scalps, which took his overall tally to 401.
The 34-year-old off-spinner, playing in his 77th Test, is the 16th bowler in the world to have taken 400 Test wickets.
Former captain Anil Kumble (619), Kapil Dev, (434), and Harbhajan Singh (417) are the other Indians who have 400 Test wickets to their credit.
Ashwin also became the second fastest to reach the milestone after Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan, who made it in his 72nd Test. (PTI)
