Cricketing Glory: Ashwin's Entry into the Prestigious 500-Club

Ravichandran Ashwin becomes the 2nd Indian bowler, after Anil Kumble, to achieve 500 Test wickets (PTI Photo)

Ashwin reached the milestone by dismissing opener Zak Crawley on day 2 of Test match, against England at Rajkot (PTI Photo)

Ashwin's feat makes him only the 3rd off-spinner globally to reach the 500-wicket mark in Test cricket (PTI Photo)

Ashwin trails behind Anil Kumble, who concluded his career with 619 wickets (PTI Photo)

Ashwin from a top-order batter, to medium-pacer, finally settled into the role of an off-spinner (PTI Photo)