Following the third Test match between India and Australia in Brisbane, Ravichandran Ashwin declared his retirement from all forms of cricket, marking the end of an era in Indian cricket. On the same day that he retired, one of the many records he set during his storied career was shattered. One of the best fast bowlers in Indian history, Jasprit Bumrah, broke it.
In the third Test match against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah took six wickets in the first innings and three more in the second. As a result, he ended the match with nine wickets. As of right moment, Bumrah has taken 66 wickets in the 2023–25 World Test Championship cycle. He becomes the bowler with the most wickets in this specific WTC cycle, surpassing Ravichandran Ashwin, who has claimed 63 scalps.
Players with most wickets in WTC 2023-25 cycle
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- Jasprit Bumrah- 66
- Ravichandran Ashwin- 63
- Pat Cummins- 62
- Mitchell Starc- 62
- Josh Hazlewood- 57
Bumrah's tribute to Ashwin
Jasprit Bumrah wrote a heartfelt greeting for Ravichandran Ashwin in an emotional post on his X account. Being in the same changing room with the off-spinner was an honour and a privilege, he said. He also disclosed that he was an inspiration to him.
"It’s truly been an honour and a privilege to play with you and share the dressing room with you. The way you are on and off the field is remarkable. You are someone I have always looked upto. Congratulations Ash on a wonderful career, the impact you’ve had on cricket in India and world over is massive. All the best for what the future holds for you," Bumrah wrote for Ashwin.