Nathan Lyon stretched out warm appreciation to Ravi Ashwin as the Indian maestro got his participation into the regarded 500-wicket club in Test cricket. Lyon’s touching message, shared through virtual entertainment, features Ashwin’s noteworthy accomplishment and the common regard between the two spinners on the worldwide cricketing stage.
Appreciation from Nathan Lyon
Australian Spinner Nathan Lyon in a touching act warmly appreciated R Ashwin into the esteemed 500-wicket Club. Nathan Lyon posted a video on his social in which he lauded the Indian stalwart for reaching this impressive milestone.
Experienced off-spin maestro Ravichandran Ashwin attained membership to an exclusive fraternity on Friday, emerging as the second Indian bowler, following the footsteps of former captain Anil Kumble, to secure 500 Test wickets during the third Test match against England in Rajkot. Ashwin’s remarkable feat further distinguishes him as merely the third off-spinner in the annals of cricket to achieve this remarkable milestone. Noteworthy is his position as India’s second-highest wicket-taker, trailing only behind Kumble, who retired with 619 wickets to his credit.
Lyon’s Statement on Twitter
“Hi Ash, just wanted to say, massive congratulations for taking 500 Test match wickets. It’s been an incredible journey to watch. I have got nothing but respect for the way you have gone about it. It’s been amazing to be competing against you, but also learn from you. Congratulations and plenty more to come,” Lyon said in his video on “X”.
England Facing India
At present, England stands at 31 runs without any wickets lost in their innings, in reply to India’s aggregate of 445 runs. England’s current score stands at 31 runs without any dismissals in reaction to India’s cumulative total of 445 runs.
Ashwin Full-length Delivery
Ashwin bowled a full-length delivery targeting the leg stump, leading Crawley to misjudge and send the ball soaring high toward Rajat Patidar positioned at fine leg.
Ashwin’s Indian teammates warmly embraced the bowler, while he acknowledged the enthusiastic crowd with a raised hand gesture.
England got out to Bat
Following India’s establishment of a competitive score, England took to the batting crease. Zal Crawley departed after scoring 15 runs off 28 deliveries. Subsequently, Ben Duckett showcased a remarkable performance, achieving a century, and remains undefeated on 130 runs from 108 balls. Ollie Pope contributed 39 runs before departing. After 33 overs, England’s score stands at 199/2.
Ashwin Executing a Run-out of England
In 2019, Ashwin stirred up controversy by executing a run-out of England’s captain Joss Buttler at the non-striker’s end, prompting discussions on whether the action went against the ethos of cricket. The infrequently employed mode of dismissal is dubbed the “Mankad,” named after former India all-rounder Vinoo Mankad, who executed it twice against Australia’s Bill Brown at the bowler’s end in 1948. Despite scrutiny, Ashwin stood firm regarding his use of this tactic and found validation when the International Cricket Council acknowledged its legitimacy through amendments to the sport’s rules in 2022.