Fans on Twitter erupted in joy after veteran Indian off-spinner R Ashwin removes Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith in the same over during the second Test against Australia. They hailed the spinner for completing 700 FC wickets and said that he’s in his own league.
R Ashwin removes Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith in the same over to complete 700 FC wickets
Veteran Indian off-spinner R Ashwin has set the stage on fire in the ongoing second Test against India in Delhi. He has removed the backbone of the Australian batting lineup and has given his side a perfect start.
Ashwin removed Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith in the same over to reduce Australia from 91/3 to 91/3. The off-spinner first trapped the No.1 Test better in LBW. He bowled an off-break delivery from round the wicket that drifted away and then spun back into the right-hander.
Labuschagne pressed forward on the defensive push and got beaten on the inside edge. The ball struck in front of the middle and was crashing into the middle stump. If this was not enough, R Ashwin then removed Steve Smith for the duck to further jolt Australia.
He again came from round the wicket and bowled the slider that kept going with the angle. Smith played for the turn as he pressed forward. The ball held its angle, flicked the outside edge and Srikar Bharat completed a superb catch. He removed No.2 and No.2 batter in the span of just three balls.
With the wicket of Labuschagne, Ashwin also completed 700 FC wickets. He’s just one wicket away from becoming the second Indian bowler to take 100 wickets against Australia.
Fans on Twitter react as R Ashwin removes Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith in the same over to complete 700 FC wickets
As R Ashwin removes Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith in the same over to complete 700 FC wickets, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the off-spinner for his staggering show with the ball and said that he’s in his own league. Here are some of the reactions:
Ashwin gets No 1 batter and No 2 batter in just three balls.
Advertisement— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 17, 2023
Ashwin Is OG of test cricket 🏏
— Rahul (@rahul__ra) February 17, 2023
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Greatest ever test spinner for India in my time. Loved test cricket because of him. The GOAT 🐐
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Nothing describes the greatness of Ash Anna more than this tweet. The backbone of this Indian team, probably our greatest matchwinner in Indian conditions. What a champion @ashwinravi99 #ashwin #INDvsAUS https://t.co/hsadQt0gW9
— Siddharth Mishra (@sidasticc) February 17, 2023
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GOAT behavior https://t.co/1z1Jl7DiM8
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@ICC @ICCMediaComms @cricketworldcup @ICCLive World no. 1 baller & all rounder 🔥🔥 !! https://t.co/suWWJJdhIy
— Twee Really (@Tweek2402) February 17, 2023
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is Ashwin easily in top 5 greatest Indian test players ?? #INDvsAUS https://t.co/P4kNtxMr5Q
Advertisement— Gohil Virendrasinh (@Virendragohil10) February 17, 2023
You can practice against bowlers with similar action, but u can't replicate the quality, skill nd mastery of Ashwin. IND's biggest Test match winner of last decade https://t.co/9OeyKVtXny
— MOHD FUZAIL AHMAD (@mohdfuzailahmad) February 17, 2023
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Ash doing winning things!! https://t.co/W4un56Nb0m
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He's in his own league!! 🙌💯
— Raghav Chaturvedi (@RaghvChaturvedi) February 17, 2023
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🫡 Goat https://t.co/91BIMiFIua
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— Yuvi (@YuvrajAhir15) February 17, 2023
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Ravi Ashwin is the only bowler to dismiss Steven Smith on a duck twice in Test cricket.
Advertisement— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 17, 2023
Best test spinner and batter of the era. https://t.co/q3KTttfFia
— Kartikeya (@kartikeyaknp) February 17, 2023
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Advertisement— Pigga (@piggahd77) February 17, 2023
One in Australian condition and another in Indian condition
Champion bowler 🔥
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— Shubham Pal (@Shubhampal8515) February 17, 2023
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Anna supremacy.
Advertisement— Ankit (@cricholic90) February 17, 2023
C'mon Ashhhhh🔥😅
— Krupang (@Vachhani_tweets) February 17, 2023
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That's why ashwin is the goat
Advertisement— Zimbu Xh0d (@Shubham40913829) February 17, 2023
Anna 🔥🔥
— AKshun Singh (@SinghAkshun) February 17, 2023
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Ash ana on fire 🔥
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— Juilius Sneezer (@itsmewhocares11) February 17, 2023
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Ashwin has become a great spinner under rohit sharma captaincy. Thanks to rohit sharma for bringing best out of him🔥
Advertisement— Zordaar Muthmare (@Insane_god_27) February 17, 2023