first time In 147 Years! R Ashwin's Histortic Feat

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Ravichandran Ashwin etched his name in history books for a unique record.

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Playing his 100th Test, the spinner returned figures of 5 for 77 during England's second innings.

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His performance played a crucial role in helping India register an innings and 64 runs win.

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Interestingly, Ashwin had also claimed a five-wicket haul on his Test debut.

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He thus became the first player in 147-year cricket history to claim a five-for in debut and 100th Test.

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Ashwin was also the highest wicket-taker in India's five-match Test series vs England.

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He picked 26 wickets across the five matches at an average of 24.81.

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In the series, Ashwin also crossed the milestone of 500 Test wickets.

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