Ravichandran Ashwin is the 9th bowler in history to take 500 wickets in Test cricket. Let's check out who among them is the fastest.
The Aussie quick is the 5th fastest to take 500 wickets. He took 110 Test matches to reach the landmark.
The legendary leggie took 2 Test matches less than his compatriot Glenn McGrath, getting there in 108 Tests.
India's highest wicket-taker took 105 Tests to achieve the 500-wicket feat.
The newest addition to the elite club, Ashwin leapfrogged Kumble to take the second spot, having scaled Mt. 500 in his 98th Test.
World's highest wicket-taker Muttiah Muralidaran also takes the top spot here. He took just 87 matches to complete 500 Test scalps.
Nathan Lyon (123 Tests), Courtney Walsh (129), James Anderson (129) and Stuart Broad (140) - these 4 complete the 500-wicket club.