'What an achievement!' - Sachin Tendulkar praises R Ashwin as he crosses 700 international wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's best off-spinner, has etched his name in cricketing history by joining the elite club of bowlers with 700 international wickets. The accomplishment came during the first Test match against West Indies, where Ashwin's stellar bowling performance left fans and experts in awe.

Ashwin's impact in the game was evident as he clinched five wickets, restricting West Indies to a mere 150 runs. With his 33rd Test fifer, Ashwin joined the elite club of Indian greats who have taken 700 or more international wickets.

Meanwhile, one of the greatest batters in the history of the game, Sachin Tendulkar, complimented Ashwin's achievement on Twitter. Tendulkar wrote, "700 international wickets!! What an achievement. Keep it going…,"

700 international wickets!! What an achievement. Keep it going…@ashwinravi99 #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/fwDUMufyZP

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 13, 2023

Currently, Anil Kumble is the highest wicket-taker among all Indian bowlers with 956 to his name and Harbhajan Singh follows behind with 711. Ashwin's 700th wicket came at the expense of Alzarri Joseph, who succumbed to the spinner's guile while attempting to clear the boundary as he mistimed the shot, resulting in a comfortable catch for Jaydev Undakat.

Ashwin's remarkable achievement comes at a significant juncture, following recent criticism of the Indian team management for not including him in the playing XI in World Test Championship 2023 (WTC) final against Australia

Despite performing exceptionally well in Test cricket, both at home and away, Ashwin was not considered for the WTC Final 2023, but now, with his stellar performance against West Indies, he has once again shown the world that what he is capable of.

There is no doubt that Ashwin's contribution to Indian cricket is unmatchable as the spinner has made a name for himself as one of the greatest bowlers of the generation.