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Bangladesh tour of India 2024

This was Ashwin's 11th Player of the Series award in Test cricket and he is now the joint-highest on this list.

Ravichandran Ashwin won Player of the Series.

He also equalled Muttiah Muralitharan's legendary record.

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IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin equals Muttiah Muralitharan's legendary record, becomes second only player to reach this milestone

Ravichandran Ashwin picked both of the Bangladeshi wickets as the team batted in the late hours of Day 4 of the contest after India declared on 289/9.

Ashwin took two wickets before stumps on Day 4.

He shatters many records with balls.

Ravichandran Ashwin in frame

Ravichandran Ashwin shatters plethora of records on Day 4 against Bangladesh, becomes first India to do this

Virat Kohli was seen approaching and telling Ravichandran Ashwin to take the ball away from Zakir Hasan.

Virat Kohli's strategy helps Ashwin take wicket.

Ashwin takes two wickets before Day 4 stumps.

Virat Kohli's strategy helps Ravichandran Ashwin and Team India stun Bangladesh early before stumps - WATCH

Ravichandran Ashwin revealed how Rohit Sharma aided him when he had to rush back to Chennai in the middle of the 3rd Test match against England to see his ailing mother.

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'Dear Rohit Sharma, India is proud to have you as...': IPL franchise puts out heartwarming message for India captain for his gesture towards Ashwin

England tour of India 2024

For Rahul Dravid the stand out moment in the Test series between India and England was when R Ashwin returned to play the Rajkot Test after mother's ailment.

India's head coach Rahul Dravid in this frame. (Getty)

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'It gladdens your heart as a coach': Rahul Dravid picks this moment as turning point in Test series against England

India captain Rohit Sharma lavished praise on Ravichandran Ashwin for being a great servant of Indian cricket throughout the years. R Ashwin will play his 100th Test in Dharamsala against England.

India skipper Rohit Sharma (right) and spin wizard R Ashwin in this frame. (Getty)

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'What he has done for us...': Rohit Sharma's big statement ahead of old-guard R Ashwin's 100th Test milestone in Dharamsala

R Ashwin's wife Prithi opened up on his husband's darkest phase of career which saw him seeking for counselling. Ashwin will play his 100th Test in Dharamsala when India face England in final Test.

Ravichandran Ashwin with his wife Prithi (left) in this frame. (X)

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R Ashwin's wife reveals his tough counselling phase after white-ball snub, says 'Nobody told him if he was dropped or rested...'

R Ashwin Indian spinner admitted that the home series defeat to England in 2012 was the turning point of his career. Ashwin's statement came right ahead of the India vs England's fifth Test.

India's ace spinner R Ashwin (right) and wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel in this frame. (Getty)

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R Ashwin reveals turning point of his career ahead of 5th Test against England, says 'There were talks of me getting dropped..'

Ravichandran Ashwin's journey to this record saw him equal Anil Kumble's tally with the dismissal of Ben Duckett, before moving ahead with Ollie Pope's wicket.

Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates with teammates. 

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IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin overhauls Anil Kumble's monumental home record, becomes 5th bowler to complete 350 wickets at home

As India's premier wicket-taker completes 100 wickets against England, let's delve into the top five Indian bowlers who have excelled in taking wickets in Tests against the Three Lions.

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IND vs ENG: Record-breaker Ravichandran Ashwin becomes 1st Indian cricketer ever to achieve monumental milestone; know here