March 21, 2022 0
R Ashwin: Numbers are a part of the journey, not the end goal. Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, has remarked that he has never chased numbers in his career and views personal achievements as “simply part of the journey, not the final goal.” After surpassing legendary Kapil Dev’s tally of 434 wickets in the last Test series against Sri Lanka, Ashwin became India’s second most wicket-taker in Test matches with 12 wickets at an average of 15.08. With 442 scalps, he became the eighth most wicket-taker in Test cricket history. “The numbers are fantastic, and it’s truly inspiring to see what I’ve accomplished in terms of numbers.” In a statement, Ashwin said, “The more I played, the more it felt like the numbers were a part of the journey, not the destination.” “The vibe has been wonderful in the last 2-3 years, with series wins in Australia and a return to the T20 team, it almost feels like how I felt when I first broke into the team, where there was a lot going on for me.” The 35-year-old spinner, who has been signed by Rajasthan Royals for his fifth franchise in the IPL, ...