Ashwin became India's second most successful bowler, leaving behind these veterans

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The second Test being played in Port of Spain between India and West Indies has become special for Ravichandran Ashwin. Ashwin has taken three wickets in this Test so far. With this, he has become India's second most successful bowler. Along with this, he has also made another big record in his name.

Ashwin became the second Indian to take the most wickets in international cricket

In the second Test being played in Port of Spain, Ashwin has set a big record in his name. He has become the second Indian bowler to take the most wickets in international cricket. He now has 712 wickets in international cricket. Anil Kumble is on top in this record list with 956 wickets. Ashwin has overtaken former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh who took 711 wickets.

Indian bowler who has taken the most wickets in international cricket

956 - Anil Kumble

712 - Ravichandran Ashwin

711 - Harbhajan Singh

687 - Kapil Dev

610 - Zaheer Khan

Ashwin also surpassed Kumble in this record list

Along with this, Ashwin has overtaken Kumble to take the second most wickets in Tests against West Indies. Ashwin has taken 75 wickets against West Indies. While Kumble took 74 wickets. Former legend Kapil Dev is at number 1 in this record list with 89 wickets.

Highest Test wicket for India against West Indies

89 - Kapil Dev

75 - Ravichandran Ashwin

74 - Anil Kumble

68 - Srinivas Venkataraghavan

65 - Bhagwat Chandrasekhar

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