Ravchandran Ashwin was in top form as he picked up his 29th five-wicket haul on Sunday against England during the second Test at Chennai. Ashwin’s brilliant spell on the second day helped India bundle out England for 134 runs. The senior Indian spinner conceded 43 runs in 24 overs. He bowled on a pitch that assisted spin but that does not take credit away from Ashwin’s show. During his dream spell, he became the first-ever bowler to pick 200 left-hander dismissals.
He has also claimed a five-wicket haul on 20 occasions since the start of 2015 in Tests; 5 more then any other bowler across that period.
His 29th five-wicket haul in Test cricket draws him level with former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath in the all-time list.
Ashwin’s brilliant show received praise from fans and here is how they reacted:
What a legend Ravichandran Ashwin is 👏 Watching him since 2011 🙏 #Ashwin #INDvENG
— Yatindra (@YnSingh27) February 14, 2021
Hi @TNCACricket. This is a petition for that Ravichandran Ashwin statue to come up at Chepauk soon.
— Aaditya Narayan (@AadityaN_28) February 14, 2021
Like England is no longer a colonial master, okay? Not every nation has to oblige to their demands. You like pace, we love spin.
And welcome to lesson of Decolonisation, taught masterfully by Professor Ravichandran Ashwin.
— Raviraj (@cricketaklysm) February 14, 2021
#IndvsEng #Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin + Spin tracks 🔥 Deadly Combination 🔥
Another Fifer 👑 pic.twitter.com/ScAgdirvJg— Civil_engyneer07 (@SamCurranFC07) February 14, 2021
Yeh mera Chepauk hai
Aur main yahan ka Ravichandran Ashwin.We need a Ashwin stand at the Chepauk NOW.
— Swaraj Bhargava (@swaraj098) February 14, 2021
At the time of filing the copy, India was in total command of the game with a 195-run lead. With ample time left in the Test, India would be in no hurry.