Twitter erupted with celebrations as Ravichandran Ashwin marked his milestone of 500 Test wickets during the ongoing clash against England in Rajkot. The moment arrived when he dismissed Zak Crawley with his trademark guile, inducing a mistimed sweep shot that resulted in a catch at fine-leg by Rajat Patidar.

This landmark not only cemented Ashwin’s status as one of India’s greatest spinners but also propelled him into the exclusive company of Anil Kumble as the only other Indian bowler to achieve this feat. What’s truly remarkable is Ashwin’s rapid ascent to this pinnacle of success.

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Surpassing every milestone with unparalleled speed, he shattered records for the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, and 450 Test wickets, affirming his dominance in the format. His remarkable average of 23.88 further underscores his prowess and underscores why he’s considered a linchpin of the Indian bowling attack.

Ashwin’s contributions to Indian cricket transcend statistics. Over the past decade, he has shouldered the responsibility of leading the bowling unit with finesse, delivering standout performances both at home and on foreign soil. His influence extends beyond mere numbers, playing a pivotal role in many memorable victories for the Indian team.

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With his current trajectory, it’s conceivable that Ashwin could eclipse Kumble’s record to become India’s highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. As fans took to Twitter to laud his achievement, showering him with accolades and jubilant reactions, it became evident that Ashwin’s legacy in the annals of Indian cricket is secure. His 500th wicket serves not only as a testament to his skill but also as a symbol of his enduring impact on the sport.

500 TEST WICKETS FOR RAVI ASHWIN…!!!!

– Ashwin, The All Time Great. pic.twitter.com/IS0rLKSVBh

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) February 16, 2024

500 WICKETS FOR RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN 🐐

– He becomes the 2nd Indian to achieve the milestone, one of the greatest ever. pic.twitter.com/rWSBg14UlA

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 16, 2024

He’s a YouTuber, he’s a Content Creator, he’s mostly the second best batter in any innings, he teaches Law at the MCC in his free time, he sits at the auction table. In between all this, Ashwin has managed to collect 500 Test wickets. What a legend.

— Manya (@CSKian716) February 16, 2024

What a milestone. 500 Test wickets for Ashwin. It’s a different matter Harbhajan will count only 200 of them coz of turning tracks.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) February 16, 2024

Climbed the Mount 500. What an incredible achievement!!!

Awesome Ashwin 🙌 #IndvEng

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 16, 2024

𝐀𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 😎🔥

Ashwin becomes the second Indian to reach 500 wickets in men’s Tests 👏 pic.twitter.com/KYHwfNhdh9

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 16, 2024

Breaking Records & Crafting Dreams, that’s Chennai’s own boy, @ashwinravi99!

With every turn, he weaves a tale of determination and skill, marking a truly SPINtacular milestone!

Hats off to Ashwin’s magical spin, masterfully securing his 500th Test wicket in the annals of… pic.twitter.com/5mSv3Wm5Rd

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) February 16, 2024

From Chennai to the cricketing cosmos, @ashwinravi99‘s journey to 500 Test wickets is a saga of grit, guile, and unrivaled skill. A monumental achievement that cements his legacy in the annals of cricketing history.
Bravo, Ashwin!#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/R7hNC7QV9M

— DK (@DineshKarthik) February 16, 2024

Club 500 for Ashwin! Just 9 bowlers in that club with a backdrop of 146 Years of Test cricket @ashwinravi99

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) February 16, 2024

Congratulations Ravichandran Ashwin on 500 test wickets pic.twitter.com/yrhS4MZqMa

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) February 16, 2024

500 Test wickets for a one-in-a-million bowler!

In AshWIN the SpinNER, there was always a WINNER. 500 wickets is a huge milestone in Test cricket. Congratulations, Champion!#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/Cb48ZJE3XO

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 16, 2024

500 Wickets of deadly batsmen and top notch allrounders! ASHWIN is Magician 🎩 😎pic.twitter.com/7uIdV0tCCf

— KP 🎭 (@Pavan18_) February 16, 2024