In a crucial moment during the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur, Ravichandran Ashwin trapped Najmul Hossain Shanto LBW, adding to his impressive tally of wickets. Shanto reviewed the decision, but the replays confirmed the dismissal, showing no contact with the bat and ball-tracking revealed it crashing into the middle stump.
The dismissal came from an in-drifter by Ashwin, bowled round the wicket. Shanto lunged forward to defend but misjudged the line, resulting in him being struck right in front of the off-stump. A solid innings by the Bangladesh skipper came to an end as he departed for 31 off 57 balls, hitting six boundaries.
This wicket adds to Ashwin’s record, making him the second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket in Asia.
Most Test Wickets in Asia:
- 612: Muttiah Muralitharan
- 420: Ravichandran Ashwin *
- 419: Anil Kumble
- 354: Rangana Herath
- 300: Harbhajan Singh
Ashwin continues to demonstrate his skill and dominance, reinforcing his position as one of the premier spinners in the history of Asian Test cricket.
