During the third Test match against England in Rajkot, Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon took a moment to congratulate Ravichandran Ashwin on reaching the remarkable milestone of 500 Test wickets.
With only nine bowlers in the history of Test cricket achieving this feat, including three finger spinners, Ashwin’s accomplishment stands as a testament to his skill and dedication. Notably, Ashwin reached this milestone in 98 matches, making him the second fastest to achieve this feat after Muttiah Muralitharan, who accomplished it in 87 Tests.
As Australia’s third highest wicket-taker, Nathan Lyon himself reached the 500 wickets mark in December. In a heartfelt message, Lyon expressed his admiration for Ashwin’s journey and skill level.
“Hey Ash, just want to say massive congratulations on taking 500 Test wickets! It has been an incredible journey to watch. I have got nothing but respect for the way you have gone about it and your skill level. It has been amazing to compete against you but also learn off you. So mate, congratulations and plenty more to come,” Lyon conveyed in a video message shared on X.
Lyon’s message underscores the mutual respect and camaraderie shared between elite cricketers, celebrating Ashwin’s achievement and anticipating more success in the future.
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