Ravichandran Ashwin reaches 520 Test wickets, overtakes Courtney Walsh to historic milestone

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin stood at the edge of greatness as he achieved a big milestone after dismissing Shakib Al Hasan in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh on Day 4 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, September 22.

The big moment arrived when Ashwin spun a ball to get the batter of the ace Bangladesh all-rounder, marking his 520th wicket in Test cricket. With this milestone, the Indian off-spinner surpassed the West Indies legend Courtney Walsh and became the 8th highest wicket-taker in Test history.

Ashwin becomes the 8th in the Leading wicket-takers list in Test history.

- Ash over takes Courtney Walsh. 👊 pic.twitter.com/ZFxPyRnKKI

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 22, 2024

The crowd and the bowler erupted in joy, as this milestone was not just a number but a testament to his skill and determination.