3 Reasons Which Make Ravichandran Ashwin As India’s Biggest Match-winner Of This Generation
Ravichandran Ashwin for India (Image Source: Twitter)
On 17 September 2022, the Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is celebrating his 36-year birthday. Over the years, especially in the longest format of the game, Ashwin has looked to deliver his best performances for his fans and the country.
In the last decade, his performances proved vital to winning many matches or series. Now, he will be in action again in the upcoming 20-20 World Cup in Australia in October. But, there are some reasons which make Ashwin India’s biggest match-winner of this era.
Here are three reasons which make Ravichandran Ashwin India’s biggest match-winner of this era
World Test Championship, 2021
In the first edition of the World Test Championship, India qualified for the final against New Zealand. However, India lost the match by eight wickets. Still, Ravichandran Ashwin came up with good performance throughout that tournament. In the final, he took four wickets along with 29 runs with the bat over the two innings.
However, over the two years span, he became the highest wicket-taker for India in that tournament. He grabbed 71 wickets in 14 matches, at an average of 20.33. Ashwin conceded runs only at an economy of 2.62. Only, Australia’s Pat Cummins was behind him as he took 70 wickets in 14 matches.
