Ashwin Becomes Seventh-Highest Test Wicket-Taker

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surpassed Australia's Nathan Lyon to become the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history, achieving 531 wickets in 104 matches. This milestone was reached during the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, where Ashwin took three crucial wickets, including dismissals of Devon Conway, Tom Latham, and Will Young, significantly impacting New Zealand's innings. Ashwin's performance not only established him as a leading figure in Test cricket but also positioned him as the top wicket-taker in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) with 189 wickets, surpassing Lyon's 187. The 38-year-old cricketer remains a key asset for India, both in the ongoing series and the upcoming tour in Australia. With more matches ahead, Ashwin is poised to climb higher on the all-time wicket-takers' list, aiming for records held by greats like Anil Kumble and Glenn McGrath. New Zealand, after winning the toss, ended the first day at 169/3, with Ashwin taking all three wickets.