The 37-year-old Indian spinner reached the landmark during a match against England, Ashwin was on 499 scalps at the end of the second Test in Vizag and completed his 500th after dismissing Zak Crawley on Day 2 of the Rajkot Test.
The partnership of Ravichandran Ashwin & Dhruv Jurel and important runs from Jasprit Bumrah gave the upper hand to team India after the end of the second session on Day 2 of the third Test of the five-match series at Niranjan Shah Stadium on Friday.
Rohit Sharma-led India received a five-run penalty as Ravichandran Ashwin ran over the protected area of the pitch during the second day of the third Test match against England in Rajkot. England to start their first innings at 5/0 on Friday.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar appreciated the debutant Sarfaraz Khan for his attacking approach during his knock on the first day of the third Test match of the five-match series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Thursday.
Right-hand batter Sarfaraz Khan opened up on his dismissal after playing a valuable knock for team India on the first day of the third Test match of the five-match series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Thursday.
The formidable partnership of 204 runs between captain Rohit and Jadeja firmly placed India in control on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot on Thursday.
With his fourth Test century and second in Rajkot, ace India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continued his brilliant run with the willow on his home -- the Niranjan Shah Stadium.
India skipper Rohit Sharma and star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja propelled the hosts to 185/3 against England in the second session on day one of the third Test match in Rajkot.
Before the start of the third Test match between India and England in Rajkot on Thursday, former India spinner Anil Kumble handed over the maiden Test cap to Sarfaraz Khan and gave the 26-year-old an inspirational speech.