Ravichandran Ashwin Leapfrogs Anil Kumble's Record To Become The Supreme Leader from India in Asia

Courtesy of over a decade of brilliance, Ravichandran Ashwin has finally started to topple the ever-static records of India's bowling legend Anil Kumble. On Friday, during Day 1 of the IND vs BAN 2nd Test, Ashwin broke one of Kumble's long-standing records. On a rain-hit day, when only a 35-over play prevailed, the off-spinner took one scalp and went past the eminent number of Anil Kumble.

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Ravichandran Ashwin Leapfrogs Anil Kumble

Upon trapping the Bangladeshi captain Najmul Hossain Shanto in front for an LBW, Ravichandran Ashwin became the leading wicket-taker from India in Tests in Asia. Ashwin's tally of wickets in the continent has reached to 420, whereas Kumble ended his career with 419 wickets in Asia. Thus, he has surpassed Anil Kumble in that account.

When it comes to the overall number, Ravichandran Aswhin has 523 wickets to his name after 102 Tests. Anil Kumble on the other hand took 619 wickets in 132 Tests. In essence, at the rate at which R Ashwin is making strides, another 20 matches could see him becoming India's leading wicket-taker in Tests. The spin wizard is 38 years of age and is fully determined to remain fit and increase the longevity of his career.

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India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Day 1 Highlights

Heavy showers brought about an early end to play on the opening day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh with the visitors placed at 107 for 3 in their first innings here on Friday. Bangladesh scored 33 runs and lost the wicket of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) in the nine overs that could be bowled after lunch before the players walked off due to bad light.

Mushfiqur Rahim (6) and Mominul Haque (40) were at the crease during the break.

Bangladesh 1st innings: Zakir Hasan c Jaiswal b Akash Deep 0, Shadman Islam lbw b Akash Deep 24, Mominul Haque not out 40, Najmul Hossain Shanto lbw b Ashwin 31, Mushfiqur Rahim not out 6. Extras: 6 (b-4, lb-1, nb-1). Total: 107/3 in 35 overs. Fall of wickets: 1-26, 2-29, 3-80. Bowling: Jasprit Bumrah 9-4-19-0, Mohammed Siraj 7-0-27-0, Ravichandran Ashwin 9-0-22-1, Akash Deep 10-4-34-2. 

(With inputs from PTI)