Team India bowler Ravichandran Ashwin becomes the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets against England
Ravichandran Ashwin of the Indian cricket team made history as he became the first Indian bowler to achieve 100 wickets against England during a fourth Test match between two teams at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday.
This milestone places Ravichandran Ashwin in an elite group of bowlers, with only Nathan Lyon of the Australian cricket team having taken 100 wickets against England among active players.
The all-time record for wickets against England is held by Shane Warne, who amassed an impressive 195 wickets in 72 innings.
Most wickets for India vs. England in Tests:
1) R. Ashwin: 100 in 43 innings
2) BS Chandrasekhar: 95 in 38 innings
3) Anil Kumble: 92 in 36 innings
4) Bishan Singh Bedi: 85 in 36 innings
5) Kapil Dev: 85 in 48 innings