When Ravichandran Ashwin played in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, there were talks of him replacing Harbhajan Singh. A tall, lanky spinner who bowls serious off-breaks, many cricketing experts saw his potential to play a prominent rule for India in Test Cricket. So far, he has been on the right track. In fact, even though off-spinners aren’t extinct in International Cricket, he is the only one creating an impact each time. After playing in 66 Test matches for India, Ashwin has taken 350 wickets, taking the least number of matches to do so. So, what are his chances of reaching 500 test wickets? Let’s check out some factors:

1. Playing in India: Everyone knows that playing at home gives the hosts a strong chance of winning the match. In the case of Ashwin, it gives him the advantage on a turning track. His bowling is very hard to read on Indian pitches. It is backed up by this incredible statistic: he has taken 242 wickets, playing in just 39 matches at home. In recent years, his bowling seems to have become even more lethal as he uses the pitch very well. While India does produce some flat batting pitches, it is not enough to bog down a cricketer of his class. By now, he has reached a veteran status in the game.

2. Always experimenting: The best bowlers always know how to get the batsmen out even on batting pitches. It may seem like a no-brainer but, there is a lot of hard work that goes into it. For Ashwin, he is one of those individuals who is never satisfied with his current form. He believes that he can do better than his last match. This mind-set prompts him to experiment with his bowling. You can see him practising variations during net practices which other off-spinners don’t normally do. It obviously pays off as he picks up majority of the wickets in Test matches. Just when you think you have figured him out, he will get you out with a new variation of off-break bowling. It is the hallmark of a great sportsperson.

3. Understanding the game: Ravichandran Ashwin is one of those cricketers who has a clear understanding of the game itself. In Test Cricket, it is not that simple to just come in and pick up 300+ wickets. To get that many batsmen out for so many times, you need to have a clear idea of the game. Furthermore, Ashwin is aware of his strengths and weaknesses. He constantly tries to adapt to the situation as a Test match goes on, which proves how intelligent he is. If his variations don’t work, he will stick to the basics to get the wicket.

To conclude, there is no way to stop Ashwin from reaching the landmark of 500 test wickets. The only way he will not reach this goal is if he decides to retire. Till then, we will have the opportunity of watching one of the best off-spinners weave his magic on the cricket field.

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