Ravichandran Ashwin, the Indian off-spinner, has become the world’s number one Test bowler, replacing England’s James Anderson at the top of the ICC Test rankings. This is the first time in his career that Ashwin has achieved the top spot in the rankings.
The 32-year-old has been in excellent form in the past few months, taking a total of 59 wickets in the last four Test series he has played. He has been instrumental in India’s success in the Test series against South Africa, Bangladesh, and the West Indies.
Ashwin has been a consistent performer for India in the longest format of the game. He has taken a total of 394 wickets in the 71 Tests he has played so far. He has also scored over 2000 runs in the format, with a highest score of 124.
The Tamil Nadu-born cricketer has been a key member of the Indian Test team for the past few years. He has been a regular in the team since his debut in 2011 and has been a consistent performer in the longest format of the game.
Ashwin has been a part of some of India’s most memorable Test victories in recent times. He was a key member of the team that won the Test series against Australia in 2018-19. He was also part of the team that won the Test series against South Africa in 2019-20.
Ashwin’s rise to the top of the ICC Test rankings is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He has worked hard to improve his game and has been rewarded with the top spot in the rankings.
The Indian off-spinner is now the first Indian bowler to achieve the top spot in the ICC Test rankings. He is also the first Asian bowler to achieve the feat.
Ashwin’s rise to the top of the rankings is a great achievement for Indian cricket. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Indian cricketers.
The Indian off-spinner will now look to maintain his form and stay at the top of the rankings for a long time. He will also look to help India win more Test series in the future.
The ICC Test rankings are a great way to measure the performance of the cricketers in the longest format of the game. It is a great achievement for Ashwin to be at the top of the rankings and it is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
