Ind vs SA Test series: R Ashwin– The much-awaited India vs South Africa Test series can be a stepping stone for India ace spinner R Ashwin to become World No.1 Test bowler & allrounder. While his bowling capabilities can never be questioned, R Ashwin will look to contribute as a batsman in absence of R Jadeja. He currently trails Australia captain Pat Cummins in ICC Test Rankings for bowlers and Jason Holder in ICC Test Rankings for allrounders. Follow India Tour of South Africa LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Ind vs SA Test series: Great opportunity for R Ashwin to become World No.1 bowler & allrounder
- R Ashwin (883) is behind Pat Cummins (904) in ICC Test ratings for bowlers. He needs to be at his best as Cummins is playing in Ashes to ensure he keeps his place at the top.
- In ICC Test ratings for allrounders, Ashwin (360) is behind West Indies’ Jason Holder (382)
Ind vs SA Test series: The 35-year-old needs 8 wickets to become India’s second-highest wicket-taker after Anil Kumble (619). He is currently seven wickets behind Kapil Dev (434).
He has already taken record 52 wickets and amassed 337 runs in 8 Tests including a century against England. Thus, he will look to end the year on a high as India looks to get third time lucky at SuperSport Park, Centurion in Boxing Day Test.
He will look to continue his stellar form against South Africa after taking 53 wickets in 10 matches. But he needs to improve his bowling record as he manages just 7 wickets in 3 Tests in South Africa.
Ashwin (2755) is also on verge of eclipsing Syed Kirmani (2759), MAK Pataudi (2793). He has scored as many as 5 centuries and 11 fifties.
Ind vs SA Test series: Great opportunity for R Ashwin to become World No.1 bowler & allrounder
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