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Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin is an Indian cricketer known for his bowling. He is a right arm off break bowler and a right handed batsman and represents Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and as of 2016; he plays for Rising Pune Super Giants in the Indian Premiere League (IPL). Ashwin has had a brilliant cricketing career so far and he also holds the record of the fastest Indian to reach 50,100,150 and 200 wickets in Test Cricket. In September 2016, in the first test match of New Zeland Tour of India, Ashwin reached the 200 wicket mark by dismissing Kane Williamson and became the fastest Indian and second fastest overall to hold this record. Apart from Ajantha Mendis, Ashwin is the only bowler in recent times who knows to bowl the carom ball. He is also the highest wicket taker in Twenty20 international cricket for India.

Ashwin was born to Ravichandran and Chitra in a Tamil Brahmin family on 17^th September 1986. His father Ravichandran was a cricketer himself and he played at the club level as a fast bowler. Ashwin completed his schooling from Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan and later from St. Bede's. He then graduated with a B.Tech Degree in Information Technology from the SSN College of Engineering and also worked for a brief period with Cognizant Technology Solutions.

From an early age, Ashwin has been playing cricket and always wanted to be an opening batsman. He, however, did not receive much success as a batsman and was advised to play as an off break bowler. His performance as an off-break bowler was highly appreciated and he made his first class debut for Tamil Nadu. A spectacular performance quickly helped him to be made the captain for the next season. While playing for U-19, he was nicknamed as 'Dada' during the Dharmashala Tour. After a brilliant domestic career, he was purchased by the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and he was then mentored by Mahendra Singh Dhoni himself. Ashwin gained the spotlight by his extraordinary skills as a bowler that helped him to be one of the most economical bowler in the tournament. After the IPL Tournament, his performance was again appreciates as the leading wicket taker in the 2010 Champions League Twenty20 in South Africa. In June 2010, he made his international debut in limited overs format against Zimbabwe. In June 2010, he made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka and took two wickets in the match and scored 34 runs in his debut match. He then got a chance to play in the Australia Tour of India and he became the most economical bowler in the only match he played with a score of 1/34 in nine overs. In the India - New Zealand Series of 2010, India won a 5-0 whitewash and Ashwin was the highest wicket taker of the tournament, closing the tournament with 11 wickets. Due to his continuous performance, Ashwin was included in the 15 member for the 2011 World Cup along with senior players like Harbhajan Singh and Piyush Chawla. He made his debut in World Cup against West Indies and bowled 2/41 in 10 overs. He also played the Quarterfinal against Australia and picked 2/52. He didn't play any other match in the world cup tournament. Ashwin made his test debut in November 2011 against West Indies and in his maiden test, he took nine wickets and became the second highest wicket taker in the debut match by any Indian after Narendra Hirwan. For his performance, he won the Man of the Match award. In the third match of the series, he took 5/156 and also scored his maiden international century and scored 103 runs of 118 balls and won the man of the match as well as man of the series award. Ashwin was from then regularly a member of the Indian Test Cricket Team and in the late 2012, he became the fastest Indian to record 50 wickets in Test cricket and he completed this achievement in just nine games. In March 2013 in the four test match of Australia's Tour of India, Ashwin was brilliant with his bowling and he took 29 wickets in four matches and broke the record of 25 wickets in a series held by Anil Kumble. He also won the Man of the Series award for his performance. He also represented India in the 2015 ODI World Cup and helped India in reaching to the Semi Finals of the tournament. He since then has been a part of the Indian Cricket team and has been performing extremely well for the team. In September 2016, in the first test match of New Zeland tour of India, Ashwin reached the 200 wicket mark by dismissing Kane Williamson and became the fastest Indian and second fastest overall to hold this record.

Ashwin is married to his childhood friend Prithi Narayanan and the couple has a daughter named Akhira. He due to his performance has been a recipient of many awards and recognition and has been awarded the BCCI's Polly Umrigar Award for International Cricketer of the Year in 2012-13, ICC Test Team of the year in 2013 and has also been honoured with Arjuna Award by the Indian Government for his achievements in the sports. In the IPL, after Chennai Super Kings were accused in the scam and suspended for two years, Ashwin was then picked up by Rising Pune Supergiants for 7.5 Crore and he is playing under the captainship of M S Dhoni. Due to his immense popularity, Ashwin was roped in by Tamil Nadu State Election Commission to create electoral awareness in the state and Ashwin in the advertisement advises the voters to check whether the names of the voters are included in the electoral roll. In August 2016, after winning the sixth man of the series award, Ashwin has surpassed the tie by Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag and he has won Six Man of the Tournament awards in the 13 test series he has played.

India vs England 4th Test 2021: Ravichandran Ashwin is One Of India's Greatest Match Winners, Says Aakash Chopra, VVS Laxman
India.com Sports Desk | March 2, 2021 12:54 PM IST
Former India batsmen Laxman and Chopra lavished praise on Ashwin, saying he is one of the biggest
India vs England 4th Test 2021: Ravichandran Ashwin is One Of India's Greatest Match Winners, Says Aakash Cho
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IND vs ENG: 'Wicket-Taker' Ravichandran Ashwin Should be Included in India's ODI Squad, Says Brad Hogg
India.com Sports Desk | March 2, 2021 8:56 AM IST
Ashwin, who has featured in 111 ODIs and 46 T20Is, besides 77 Tests, has been out of India's
IND vs ENG: 'Wicket-Taker' Ravichandran Ashwin Should be Included in India's ODI Squad, Says Brad Hogg
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Ravichandran Ashwin Reacts to Yuvraj Singh's Tweet on Motera Pitch Controversy After India Beat England
India.com Sports Desk | February 27, 2021 7:01 PM IST
Now, Ashwin has cleared the air on the rumour. Rubbishing it as false, Ashwin said his tweets were
Ravichandran Ashwin Reacts to Yuvraj Singh's Tweet on Motera Pitch Controversy After India Beat England
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India vs England: Michael Vaughan Blasts BCCI, ICC Over Motera Pitch Controversy, Calls India Pink-Ball Test Win 'Shallow'
India.com Sports Desk | February 27, 2021 10:15 AM IST
Vaughan, who led England from 2003 to 2008, felt broadcasters asking for refunds if a match
India vs England: Michael Vaughan Blasts BCCI, ICC Over Motera Pitch Controversy, Calls India Pink-Ball Test
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India vs England: Watching Past Footage Helped me Look at Myself Differently: Ravichandran Ashwin After Record 400 Test Wicket
India.com Sports Desk | February 26, 2021 10:57 PM IST
He picked up seven wickets in the match as India went on to steamroll England by 10 wickets at
India vs England: Watching Past Footage Helped me Look at Myself Differently: Ravichandran Ashwin After Recor
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Ravichandran Ashwin's Series of Cryptic Tweets a Day After India Beat England Puzzles Fans | SEE POSTS
India.com Sports Desk | February 26, 2021 3:13 PM IST
Ashwin took to Twitter and came up with a series of cryptic tweets that speak of "outbound
Ravichandran Ashwin's Series of Cryptic Tweets a Day After India Beat England Puzzles Fans | SEE POSTS
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Anil Kumble Would Have Taken 1000 Wickets on Such Pitches: Yuvraj Singh
India.com Sports Desk | February 26, 2021 9:18 AM IST
The third Test between India and England ended inside two days with spinner with 28 wickets being
Anil Kumble Would Have Taken 1000 Wickets on Such Pitches: Yuvraj Singh
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IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin Anointed 'Modern-Day Legend' After Record-Equalling Feat
India.com Sports Desk | February 26, 2021 8:50 AM IST
With the wicket of Jofra Archer, Ravichandran Ashwin touched the milestone of 400 wickets - the
IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin Anointed 'Modern-Day Legend' After Record-Equalling Feat
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Ind vs Eng 3rd Test, Match Report: Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin Help India Knock England Out of WTC Final Race
India.com Sports Desk | February 25, 2021 8:42 PM IST
India knocks England out of WTC final race.
Ind vs Eng 3rd Test, Match Report: Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin Help India Knock England Out of WTC Final
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Stats Attack: India Register Win Under Two Days For 2nd Time in History; Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin Script New Records
India.com Sports Desk | February 25, 2021 8:18 PM IST
Chasing a target of 49 runs, Indian openers decided to play with an attacking approach to guide the
Stats Attack: India Register Win Under Two Days For 2nd Time in History; Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin Scri
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IND v ENG 3rd Test: Motera Pitch in Focus as Fans Come up With Hilarious Memes
India.com Sports Desk | February 25, 2021 7:14 PM IST
In the first two sessions on Day 2, 17 wickets fell as India lost seven while England were just
IND v ENG 3rd Test: Motera Pitch in Focus as Fans Come up With Hilarious Memes
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3rd Test: Twitter Hails Ravichandran Ashwin on Entering 400 Test Wicket Club
India.com Sports Desk | February 25, 2021 6:47 PM IST
Ashwin became the fourth Indian bowler after Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev and Harbhajan Singh, to enter
3rd Test: Twitter Hails Ravichandran Ashwin on Entering 400 Test Wicket Club
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Ravichandran Ashwin Overtakes Anil Kumble to Become Fastest Indian Bowler to Pick 400 Test Wickets, Second Fastest Overall
India.com Sports Desk | February 25, 2021 6:15 PM IST
Overall, the 34-year-old Ashwin became the second-fastest bowler to pick up 400 wickets, after
Ravichandran Ashwin Overtakes Anil Kumble to Become Fastest Indian Bowler to Pick 400 Test Wickets, Second Fa
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3rd Test: After Taking 6/38 on Day 1, Axar Patel Reveals Secret Behind His Success
India.com Sports Desk | February 25, 2021 8:25 AM IST
Axar Patel has filled into the big shoes of Ravindra Jadeja, taking a second successive five-wicket
3rd Test: After Taking 6/38 on Day 1, Axar Patel Reveals Secret Behind His Success
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England B or Pitch? Twitteratti Ask Michael Vaughan, Kevin Pietersen After Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel Ensure Batting Collapse at Motera in 3rd Test
India.com Sports Desk | February 24, 2021 6:32 PM IST
Following the batting collapse, fans took to Twitter and reacted to the 'England B' remark from
England B or Pitch? Twitteratti Ask Michael Vaughan, Kevin Pietersen After Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel En
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India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin on Verge of Becoming Second Fastest Bowler to Pick 400 Wickets, England Captain Joe Root Calls India Spinner 'World-Class Bowler'
India.com Sports Desk | February 23, 2021 7:39 PM IST
If Ashwin joins club 400 in the pink-ball Test at Motera, he would reach the mark in his 77th Test.
India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin on Verge of Becoming Second Fastest Bowler to Pick 400 Wickets, England
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Sunil Gavaskar Thinks Ravichandran Ashwin Will Not be Able to Make Comeback in India's Limited-Overs Team
India.com Sports Desk | February 22, 2021 10:08 AM IST
While Ravichandran Ashwin is a Test regular, his last appearance in limited-overs cricket for India
Sunil Gavaskar Thinks Ravichandran Ashwin Will Not be Able to Make Comeback in India's Limited-Overs Team
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3rd Test: India Hoping For Turning Track at Motera Stadium as They Eye Series Lead vs England
India.com Sports Desk | February 20, 2021 8:05 AM IST
India vs England 2021: The third Test is scheduled to be played at the renovated Motera Stadium
3rd Test: India Hoping For Turning Track at Motera Stadium as They Eye Series Lead vs England
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Ravichandran Ashwin's Tamil During MOM Presentation at Chennai After India Beat England in 2nd Test Wins Praise | WATCH VIDEO
India.com Sports Desk | February 16, 2021 2:44 PM IST
Going down memory lane, Ashwin recalled how he came here to watch cricket from the stands.
Ravichandran Ashwin's Tamil During MOM Presentation at Chennai After India Beat England in 2nd Test Wins Prai
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2nd Test, Day 4: India Beat England by 317 Runs For Their Biggest Win Over Them in 89 Years
India.com Sports Desk | February 16, 2021 1:58 PM IST
Axar Patel took a five-wicket haul on debut as the tourists were bowled out for 164 in their second
2nd Test, Day 4: India Beat England by 317 Runs For Their Biggest Win Over Them in 89 Years
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