{"id":12972,"date":"2024-10-24T14:44:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T09:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/?p=12972"},"modified":"2024-10-24T15:11:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T09:41:51","slug":"ravichandran-ashwin-scripts-history-becomes-leading-wicket-taker-in-world-test-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/news\/ravichandran-ashwin-scripts-history-becomes-leading-wicket-taker-in-world-test-championship-12972\/","title":{"rendered":"Ravichandran Ashwin Scripts History: Becomes Leading Wicket-Taker in World Test Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ashwin’s Record-Breaking Feat in Pune<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

India’s star off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, has once again etched his name in the cricket history books by becoming the highest wicket-taker in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). During the second Test against New Zealand at Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium, Ashwin surpassed Australia’s Nathan Lyon to secure the top spot in the WTC wicket-taker rankings, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashwin’s brilliance on Day 1 of the Test was evident as he claimed crucial wickets, including New Zealand captain Tom Latham and Will Young, to help India gain the upper hand. With these wickets, Ashwin’s tally rose to 189 wickets<\/strong> in the WTC, edging past Lyon, who has 187<\/strong> wickets to his name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historic Milestone in Test Cricket<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This achievement further cements Ashwin’s legacy as one of the finest spinners in the modern era of cricket. His consistency and ability to perform under various conditions make him an irreplaceable asset for the Indian Test team. In fact, Ashwin now holds the record of 531 Test wickets<\/strong>, making him the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Test history, surpassing Nathan Lyon\u2019s 530 wickets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ravichandran Ashwin becomes the leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship history with 188 wickets, surpassing Nathan Lyon. With 531 Test wickets, his legacy grows. #Ashwin<\/a> #WTC<\/a> #CricketLegend<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TfZ4MXarei<\/a><\/p>— Uc Cricket (@uccricketlive) October 24, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>