New Delhi
These days the Indian cricket team is fighting on two fronts simultaneously. While India’s T20 team is defeating South Africa at home, the Test team is ready to score a hat-trick of wins in Australia. Along with Team India, many cricketers also have the opportunity to make records during the Australia tour. For example, if Ravichandran Ashwin lives up to the expectations, he can become the Indian bowler who has taken the most wickets in Australia. The test series is to be played between India and Australia from 22nd November.
Kapil Dev holds the Indian record of taking most wickets against Australia on its own soil. Kapil Dev has played 11 test matches in Australia, in which he has taken 51 wickets at an average of 24.58. His strike rate has been 61.5. Anil Kumble has played 10 test matches in Australia. He has taken 49 wickets in these matches at an average of 37.73 and strike rate of 65.30.
Ashwin’s strike rate is very high
Ravichandran Ashwin is the third Indian to take the most wickets in Australia. So far, he has played 10 test matches in Australia and taken 39 wickets. Ashwin has taken wickets in these matches at an average of 42.15. During this period his strike rate was 86.20, which is much higher than that of Kapil Dev and Anil Kumble. This is much higher than his career strike rate (50.6).
Bumrah at number five
Jasprit Bumrah (32) is at fifth position in terms of taking most wickets in Australia. If Bumrah bowls in his excellent rhythm then he can also complete his 50 wickets in Australia. On an average, Bumrah has taken more than 5 wickets in every match in Australia. If this average remains then he can take more than 25 wickets.
Batters in charge
India’s victory or defeat will largely depend on the success of Bumrah and Ashwin. Surely, Indian fans will pray that both Ashwin and Bumrah take a lot of wickets so that India’s path to victory becomes easier. But this will happen only when the batsmen also fully support the bowlers. Recently India was defeated by New Zealand 3-0. The batsmen were most responsible for India’s defeat.
