Ravichandran Ashwin became the fastest Indian bowler to take 450 Test wickets during Day 1 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy encounter between India and Australia in Nagpur on Thursday. Ashwin is currently second among India’s highest wicket-takers in Tests behind former captain Anil Kumble who has 619 scalps.

Ravichandran Ashwin reached the landmark in his 89th Test, becoming the fastest Indian bowler to get there. Before Ashwin, this record was held by Legendary Anil Kumble. Ashwin is now the second-fastest to the feat, next only to the great Muttiah Muralitharan, who took just 80 Tests for 450 wickets.

Talking about the match, Australia were bowled out for 177 after a promising start in the morning session by Marnus Labuschange and Steve Smith. However, their fortunes quickly changed in the afternoon, with the visitors reduced to 174-8 at the tea break. Ravindra Jadeja was the standout bowler for India picking up 5 wickets in his comeback match. At the end of the day ,Team India is well on top with 77-1 and will look to build on Day 2.

“I would also be pleased if it is moved to Sri Lanka,” – Ravichandran Ashwin On Asia Cup 2023

India’s star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that the Asia Cup 2023 should be shifted to Sri Lanka instead of being held in Pakistan. Last year, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairperson Jay Shah revealed that India will not travel to Pakistan for the Asia cup due to security reasons and the tournament will be played at some neutral venue.

“The final call might be that the Asia Cup will be moved to Sri Lanka. This is an important lead-up to the 50-over World Cup. Many tournaments have taken place in Dubai. I would also be pleased if it is moved to Sri Lanka,” on speaking in his youtube channel.

Earlier many Pakistan cricketers suggested that Pakistan should not travel to India for ODI world cup if India refuse to travel for Asia cup 2023.