IND vs AUS: Ravichandran Ashwin Record Australia – All eyes will be on Ravichandran Ashwin during India’s four Test matches against Australia. The off-spinner is chasing one big record of Harbhajan Singh and is looking poised to get to the magical landmark. Ashwin has enjoyed playing against Australia over the years and is the biggest thorn in the flesh for them. The off-spinner has played 18 Test matches against Australia and has picked up 89, which is the most for him against Test-playing nations. With four Test matches to be played, Ashwin will look to get 100 wickets and try to emulate Harbhajan Singh. Follow IND vs AUS Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
IND vs AUS 1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin chasing THIS BIG Harbhajan Singh record against Australia in Nagpur Test, Follow India vs Australia LIVE
IND vs AUS: Ashwin targeting Harbhajan’s big record needs six wickets to go past former India off-spinner – Harbhajan finished his Test career by picking 95 wickets against Australia in 18 Tests. He is currently second in the list behind Anil Kumble, who picked up 111 wickets in 20 Test matches against Australia. Ashwin is third on this elite list, with 89 scalps. The off-spinner needs six more wickets to topple Harbhajan. With 21 wickets in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy, the off-spinner can also go past Kumble’s 111 wickets against Australia.
Most wickets for India against Australia in Tests
| Player | Matches | Wickets |
| Anil Kumble | 20 | 111 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 18 | 95 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 18 | 89 |
| Kapil Dev | 20 | 79 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 12 | 63 |
IND vs AUS: Rahul Dravid likely to opt for Ashwin Jadeja combination in the first Test
Head coach Rahul Dravid is likely to go with the Ashwin Jadeja combination for the first Test in Nagpur starting on February 9. This means, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, who is off to a flying start in his Test career, will have to wait for their chances.
- For the spin combination, the Indian team is likely to rely on its experienced spin duo of Ashwin and Jadeja.
- Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have been a mainstay in the Indian team for several years now.
- Kuldeep Yadav had a great run in limited-overs cricket in recent times.
- Axar Patel was a crucial player in the Test match against England in 2021.
IND vs AUS 1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin chasing THIS BIG Harbhajan Singh record against Australia in Nagpur Test, Follow India vs Australia LIVE
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