Ravichandran Ashwin's Landmark 500th Test Wicket

Anticipation and Speculation: Ravichandran Ashwin's quest for his 500th Test wicket became a topic of intense discussion among commentators, TV crew, and journalists during the third Test against England in Rajkot,

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Sunil Gavaskar's Prediction: Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar accurately predicted that Zak Crawley would be the batsman to concede Ashwin's 500th Test wicket, showcasing his insightful understanding of the game.

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Crawley's Dismissal: While Gavaskar correctly predicted the batsman, Crawley's dismissal differed from expectations as he top-edged a full-length delivery to Rajat Patidar at fine leg,

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Elite Club Entry: Ashwin joined an exclusive club in cricket history, becoming the second Indian and the ninth overall player to achieve the remarkable milestone of 500 wickets in Test cricket,

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Spin Maestro's Career: Since his Test debut in November 2011, Ashwin has been India's premier strike bowler in Tests, particularly at home, where he has claimed 347 of his 500 wickets,

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Milestone Achievement: Ashwin reached the milestone in his 98th Test match, trailing only Muttiah Muralitharan in terms of matches played, highlighting his remarkable consistency and impact in Test cricket.

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Impressive Records: With 34 five-wicket hauls and eight 10-wicket match hauls in his illustrious Test career, Ashwin stands among the elite bowlers in cricket history,

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