Ravichandran Ashwin Becomes First Indian to Take 1000 Test Wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin became the first Indian bowler to take 1000 Test wickets on Saturday, achieving the feat in the second Test against England in Birmingham. Ashwin dismissed England's Joe Root for 31 to reach the milestone, becoming the 14th bowler overall to do so.

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Ashwin is the second-fastest bowler to reach 1000 Test wickets, behind Muttiah Muralitharan. He took 219 innings to reach the milestone, while Muralitharan took 210 innings. Ashwin is also the only Indian bowler to have taken 500 wickets in both Test and ODI cricket. 

He is currently the second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket for India, behind Anil Kumble. Ashwin's achievement is a testament to his longevity and consistency at the highest level. He has been a key member of the Indian team for over a decade, and he continues to be one of the world's leading bowlers. 

 Ashwin's 1000th wicket is a major milestone in his career, and it is sure to be remembered as one of the great moments in Indian cricket history. 

Here are some other interesting facts about Ravichandran Ashwin:

* He is the only bowler in Test history to have taken a hat-trick in all three formats of the game. 

* He is the only bowler in Test history to have taken 200 wickets in both India and Australia. 

* He is the only bowler in Test history to have taken 100 wickets in both spin-friendly and pace-friendly conditions. 

Ashwin is a true all-rounder, and he is one of the most respected bowlers in the world. His achievement of 1000 Test wickets is a testament to his skill, his dedication, and his longevity. I hope you find this article informative and interesting. Please let me know if you have any other questions.