Ravichandran Ashwin continued his remarkable run in the second Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur. He dismissed Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto LBW in the second session, marking his seventh wicket of the series. This wicket also propelled Ashwin to a new milestone—his 420th wicket in Asia—surpassing Anil Kumble and placing him second behind Muttiah Muralitharan for most wickets in Asian conditions.
Leading Wicket-Takers in Asia (Tests):
Muttiah Muralitharan: 612
Ravichandran Ashwin: 420
Anil Kumble: 419
Rangana Herath: 354
Harbhajan Singh: 300
Of Ashwin’s 523 Test wickets, 420 have come on Asian pitches, with 370 in India. He remains a key figure in India’s Test lineup and continues to chase records, including those held by Muralitharan. Despite his age, Ashwin shows no signs of slowing down as he approaches his 40th birthday.
The first day of play in Kanpur ended early due to bad light and rain, with Bangladesh at 107/3, Mominul Haque unbeaten on 40*, while Akash Deep and Ashwin did the damage for India with three wickets.