Ravichandran Ashwin grabbed the headlines after equaling the legendary Muttiah Muralitharan’s record for most player awards in a Test cricket series. This significant achievement was celebrated after Ashwin was adjudged the player of the series in India’s recent 2-0 series win over Bangladesh in Kanpur.
His performance throughout the series was outstanding and showcased his all-round abilities that cemented his position as a cornerstone of the Indian cricket team.
Excellent performance against Bangladesh
Ashwin’s contribution in the two-match Test series was very important. He scored a total of 114 runs and took 11 wickets, showing his ability to impact the game in many aspects. In the first Test in Chennai, he played an important innings, scoring 113 runs and securing 6 wickets in Bangladesh’s second innings. This performance was instrumental in helping India recover from a precarious position and achieve a dominant performance.
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In the second Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, Ashwin continued his dominance by taking two wickets in Bangladesh’s first innings and three more in the second innings. His efforts helped India to a seven-wicket win on day five, giving them a clean sweep of the series.
Reach milestones fastest
With this win, Ashwin has now won the Player of the Series award for the 11th time in his career. Notably, he achieved this feat at a faster pace than Muralitharan. While Muralitharan has won 11 awards in 133 Tests across 61 series, Ashwin has achieved this in just 102 matches and 42 series. These statistics highlight Ashwin’s incredible consistency and impact on the game.
Ashwin’s achievements have established him alongside Muralitharan as one of the greatest players of all time in cricket. He was followed by legends like Jacques Kallis, Imran Khan, Richard Hadlee and Shane Warne, who each won eight player of the series awards. This elite company highlights Ashwin’s significant contribution to cricket and his ability to perform under pressure.
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