Reactions to Ashwin reaching 500 Test wickets - Tendulkar, Laxman, and Shastri lead tributes

'Relentless in his pursuit for excellence'

The cricket fraternity congratulated R Ashwin on his latest accomplishment

VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)

Feb 16, 2024, 6:20 PM

Jasprit Bumrah hugs R Ashwin after his 500th wicketAFP via Getty Images

Match at a Glance & Key Facts

TournamentEngland in IndiaSeason 2023/24

Venue

Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot

Rajkot

Format & Details

TEST • MULTI

India won by 434 runs

Player in Focus

Ravichandran Ashwin

bowling allrounder

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

VLive Sports Desk

Editorial Angle:Analysis of 'Relentless in his pursuit for excellence': cricket fraternity congratulated R Ashwin on his latest accomplishment — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
Score Snapshot:IND 445 & 430/4d vs ENG 319 & 122 — India won by 434 runs
Tactical Context:Note: Ashwin has withdrawn from the Rajkot Test for personal reasons.
Tournament Context:Part of England in India 2023/24. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

Note: Ashwin has withdrawn from the Rajkot Test for personal reasons.

Former team-mates were among those who sent in congratulatory messages as R Ashwin achieved the feat of 500 Test wickets:

Congratulations @ashwinravi99 on reaching the incredible 500 Test wickets mark! Seeing your journey up close has been an absolute privilege. Here's to your continued success!#Ashwin #500wickets pic.twitter.com/GdZEMJuWUb
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) February 16, 2024

A champion bowler who never stops to learn. Congratulations @ashwinravi99 on this monumental achievement! Wonderful to see another Indian spinner joining the club.#Ashwin #IndvEng
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) February 16, 2024

No. 500 for @ashwinravi99 and so richly deserved. Terrific craftsman and relentless in his pursuit for excellence. Being the second fastest ever to the milestone is a top achievement. Many Congratulations Ash. pic.twitter.com/ycioqWbqoS
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 16, 2024

Congratulation to @ashwinravi99 on achieving the 500 Test wicket milestone. Many more to come pic.twitter.com/XANzv1Lcn7
— Nathan Lyon (@NathLyon421) February 16, 2024

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Outstanding achievement by @ashwinravi99 to pick up number 500.
Amazing consistency through the years and almost a given that he will deliver when we need him.
Many congratulations, Ash. pic.twitter.com/kEw5tuKi68
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 16, 2024

500 wickets and still spinning strong! Congratulations to Ravichandran Ashwin on this remarkable milestone @ashwinravi99
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 16, 2024

Legendary stuff @ashwinravi99 congratulations #500
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 16, 2024

500 Test wickets for a one-in-a-million bowler!

In AshWIN the SpinNER, there was always a WINNER. 500 wickets is a huge milestone in Test cricket. Congratulations, Champion!#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/Cb48ZJE3XO
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 16, 2024

So happy for @ashwinravi99 on reaching the magnificent milestone. Top fella great pro and a good friend. Well done Ash Bhai. @BCCI
— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) February 16, 2024

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