Ravichandran Ashwin creates new record during 2nd ODI against Australia in Indore

Star India spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has made a huge impact since his recall to the ODI side. The 37-year-old spun India to a 99-run win on Sunday in Indore against Australia. These exploits have made Ashwin a huge contender for the ODI World Cup as a replacement for Axar Patel.

The 37-year-old on Sunday picked 3 wickets for 41 runs in a spell which turned the game on its head. During the course of this spell, Ashwin has gone past some incredible records. The veteran Indian player has also overtaken some legendary names in the process.

Ravichandran Ashwin will next be seen in the game against Australia at Rajkot on Wednesday. The match is being seen as one more chance for Ashwin to claim a place in the Indian World Cup squad.

Ravichandran Ashwin (source-Twitter)

Ravi Ashwin overtakes Anil Kumble’s record

37-year-old Ravichandran Ashwin picked 3/41 on Sunday in the 99-run win over Australia. During his match-winning spell, the Indian spinner went past legendary Anil Kumble’s record. Kumble had taken 141 wickets against Australia.

Ashwin was tied on 141 wickets before the start of the game. The off-spinner now has 144 wickets against Australia. In test matches, Ashwin has picked 114 wickets. Ashwin has picked 20 wickets in ODI cricket and a further 10 wickets in T20 versus Australia. On Sunday, Ashwin began with the big wicket of Marnus Labuschagne for 27. This was followed up with the wicket of David Warner for 53. Ashwin ended his night with the wicket of Josh Inglis for 6.

Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch made a statement about Ravi Ashwin recently. Finch was speaking on the likelihood of Ashwin being part of the World Cup team. Finch said “I think that depends on how they think the surfaces are going to play throughout the country, and by that time, I think the skill in picking a squad for the World Cup is you have to think of the back end”

The former Australian skipper also said "I think he might struggle to make it to the final 15, but as somebody who has played so much cricket, I think the rest of the group that is with the Indian team for this current series against Australia, they could learn so much about big gameplay”