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Ravichandran Ashwin sets a World Record
By: Tupaki Desk | 6 March 2017 4:13 PM GMT
Indian Off-Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has created a World record in the 2nd Test Match against Australia. He overtook Indian Coach Anil Kumble to add one more feather to his cap.
Until now, Anil Kumble used to hold the record of Most No. of balls bowled by a Cricketer in a Season. Ashwin managed to break this record in the current season. He might be bowling in five more innings before the end of this season. Which indicates, He would make almost impossible for others to break his record.
Interestingly, Another Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja found a place in the Top 5 list in the ongoing season itself. He might attain No.2 Spot by the end of the fourth test against Aussies.
Most No. of balls bowled by a Cricketer in a Season - Test Cricket:
1) Ravichandran Ashwin - 3,749 Balls in 21 Innings (2016/17)
2) Anil Kumble - 3,673 Balls in 21 Innings (2004/05)
3) Vinoo Mankad - 3,662 Balls in 15 Innings (1952/53)
4) Dilip Doshi - 3,515 Balls in 25 Innings (1979/80)
5) Ravindra Jadeja - 3,469 Balls in 21 Innings (2016/17)
Until now, Anil Kumble used to hold the record of Most No. of balls bowled by a Cricketer in a Season. Ashwin managed to break this record in the current season. He might be bowling in five more innings before the end of this season. Which indicates, He would make almost impossible for others to break his record.
Interestingly, Another Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja found a place in the Top 5 list in the ongoing season itself. He might attain No.2 Spot by the end of the fourth test against Aussies.
Most No. of balls bowled by a Cricketer in a Season - Test Cricket:
1) Ravichandran Ashwin - 3,749 Balls in 21 Innings (2016/17)
2) Anil Kumble - 3,673 Balls in 21 Innings (2004/05)
3) Vinoo Mankad - 3,662 Balls in 15 Innings (1952/53)
4) Dilip Doshi - 3,515 Balls in 25 Innings (1979/80)
5) Ravindra Jadeja - 3,469 Balls in 21 Innings (2016/17)
