A look at career, accomplishments of Ravichandran Ashwin on his 37th birthday

Indian veteran spinbowling allrounder Ravichandran Ashwin considered as one of the best spinners of all time turned 37 on SundayThe allrounder made his international debut in 2010 and since then has become a vital part of Indian setup especially in Test cricket His clutch performances and tendency to perform in big matches and tough situations have made him a huge fan favourite Be it his intelligent bowling important knocks with the bat or his highly eloquent informative YouTube videos there is a lot to like about this cricket nerdAlso Read Asia Cup final 2023 Hardik gives balance vital for India in WC BangarAshwin has represented Team India in 94 Test matches In these matches he has scored 3185 runs at an average of 2722 Five centuries and 14 halfcenturies in 132 innings have come out of his bat with the best score of 124 He has also taken 489 in Tests These wickets have come at an average of 2365 with the best bowling figures of 759 He has 24 fourwicket hauls 34 fivewicket hauls and eight tenwicket hauls in the longest format of the gameHe is the ninthhighest wickettaker of all time in Tests with Sri Lankas Muttiah Muralitharan at the top with 800 scalps Ashwin is also the secondhighest wickettaker in Tests for India with Anil Kumble at the top spot with 619 wickets He is the fifthmost successful spinner in TestsAshwin is the third fastest to 200 wickets fastest to 250 300 and 350 wickets and secondfastest to 400 and 450 wickets in Tests He has the fifthmost highest fivewicket hauls in Tests with Muralitharan at the top with 67With a total of 10 he has the secondmost Player of the Series awards just one short of tying with Muralitharan who has 11The allrounder has represented India in 113 ODIs taking 151 wickets at an average of 3349 His best bowling figures are 425 He has taken one fourwicket haul in ODIs He is the 14thhighest wickettaker of all time for India in this format Ashwin has also scored 707 runs in 63 ODI innings at an average of 1644 with one halfcentury and best score of 65Ashwin is also the part of Indian team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011 He took four wickets in two matches he played He is also part of the team that won the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 title taking eight wickets in five matches He was the fifthhighest wickettaker in the tournamentHe has also played 65 T20Is taking 72 wickets at an average of 2322 with best bowling figures of 48 and scoring 184 runs in 19 innings at an average of over 26 and best score of 31 He is the fifthhighest wickettaker for India in T20IsOverall in 272 international matches Ashwin has scored 4076 runs at an average of 2440 with five centuries and 15 fifties in 214 innings He has also taken 712 wickets at an average of 2570 and best bowling figures of 759 He has 34 fivewicket hauls and eight tenwicket hauls in international cricket This makes him one of the most successful allrounders of his generationHe is the 14thhighest wickettaker of all time in international cricket and Indias secondbest bowler behind Anil Kumble 953 wicketsAshwin has played for Chennai Super Kings Punjab Kings Delhi Capitals Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant in the Indian Premier League IPL He has won two IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles with CSK With 171 wickets in 197 matches he is the fifthbest bowler in IPL history He has also scored 713 runs in IPL with one fiftyThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever