Ashwin-Jadeja Combination Shines Bright, Outpacing Kumble-Harbhajan to Become India's Best Bowling Pair

Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja script history, becoming India's most successful bowling pair with 503 wickets in the ongoing India vs England Test. Surpassing the iconic duo of Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh, they now hold the title of the world's most successful spin pair.

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In a historic turn of events, the dynamic spin duo, Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja has etched their names in Indian cricket history. Competing in ongoing India vs England 1st Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the pair has become the most successful bowling tandem for the Men in Blue, surpassing the legendary Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh.

Facing England's resilient opening duo, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, Ashwin and Jadeja orchestrated a remarkable comeback after a risky start. The English openers were cruising at 55/0, neutralizing the pace threat from Bumrah and Siraj. However, the spin maestros triggered a mini-collapse, claiming three crucial wickets.

This outstanding performance catapulted Ashwin and Jadeja to a historic milestone, amassing 503 wickets together—a feat that overshadows the previous record held by Kumble and Harbhajan at 501 wickets. Remarkably, they now stand as the most successful spin pair globally, an accolade previously dominated by pacer-dominated partnerships.

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The duo's achievements place them in the esteemed company of bowling legends, with only pacers like Anderson-Broad and Warne-McGrath ahead in terms of wickets taken in partnerships. A significant highlight of their record-breaking day included Ashwin's precision in dismissing Duckett and Crawley, while Jadeja showcased his prowess with a low-diving catch to remove Ollie Pope.

As the visitors recovered with Root and Bairstow steadying the innings, the statistics reflect the spin duo's pivotal role in India's bowling arsenal. The Ashwin-Jadeja partnership not only signifies a monumental achievement in Indian cricket but also cements its status as an unparalleled force in the world of spin bowling.