Ashwin becomes 1st Indian to take 150 WTC Wickets: Ravichandran Ashwin creates history in the first Test against England here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The spinner becomes the first Indian to claim 150 wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC). Ashwin clinched it by dismissing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope and gave India a crucial breakthrough.
Ashwin becomes 1st Indian to take 150 WTC Wickets, Third Worldwide
Presently, Ashwin stands third among the bowlers with the highest wickets in the WTC. Notably, Australia has been a dominant force in the championship since its inception in 2019, with five of the top three spots occupied by Australian bowlers.
Current Top Bowlers in WTC:
| NO. | PLAYERS | WICKETS |
| 1 | Pat Cummins | 169 wickets |
| 1 | Nathan Lyon | 169 wickets |
| 3 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 150 wickets |
| 4 | Mitchell Starc | 139 wickets |
| 5 | Stuart Broad | 134 wickets |
Ashwin finds himself 20 wickets away from surpassing both Cummins and Lyon. However, the competition is fierce, as the Australian duo is actively participating in matches, maintaining their lead.
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