Ashwin Breaks Muralitharan's Big Record

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Ravichandran Ashwin had a memorable 5-match Test series against England, with India winning 4-1.

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Ashwin was one of India's most productive players in the series, reaching several new milestones.

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Ashwin ended the series as the highest wicket-taker, dismissing 26 batters in total

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It was for the 7th time in his career that Ashwin finished a Test series with 25 or more wickets to his name.

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Ashwin broke an all-time record held by Muttiah Muralitharan, becoming the bowler with most 25 wickets or more in a Test series.

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Muralitharan, the Sri Lanka legend, had picked up 25 wickets in a Test series on 6 separate occasions.

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During the series, Ashwin also breached the 500-wicket mark in Test cricket and also represented India in the longest format for the 100th time.

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