Ashwin Becomes First Indian to Take 100 Test Wickets Against England.

Sports | Dated: 25 Feb 2026

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin achieved another historic milestone by becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in Test cricket against England. He reached this feat during the fourth Test match of the ongoing series in Ranchi.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • James Anderson holds the overall record for most wickets in India-England Tests.
  • Ashwin recently surpassed 500 career Test wickets.
  • Bhagwat Chandrasekhar previously held the Indian record against England with 95 wickets.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Player: R Ashwin.
  • Record: 100 Wickets vs ENG.
  • Format: Test Cricket.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently became the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in Test matches against England?

Correct Answer: Ravichandran Ashwin

🚀 Quick Recap:

About R Ashwin

  • Role - Off-spin Bowler
  • Test Wickets - Over 500