‘You belong here’- Ravichandran Ashwin as Jasprit Bumrah overtakes him for no.1 Test bowler

After winning the T20 World Cup 2024, Jasprit Bumrah returned to action on September 19 with the first Test match against Bangladesh. In the opening Test, he was all of his typical self, taking five wickets. India won the series 2-0 thanks to his persistent attack, which saw him take six wickets in the second Test. He became the world’s top bowler in Tests by doing this, surpassing Ravichandran Ashwin.

After Jasprit Bumrah incredible accomplishment, Ashwin, his teammate, immediately commented on Instagram, saying that the pacer deserves the coveted position.

Bumrah has surpassed the experienced spinner, who has 869 points, to take the top spot with 870 points. The prominent Indian pacer, who now holds the eighth position with 645 points, is among the top 10 ODI bowlers.

“You belong here,” wrote Ashwin on Instagram Story.

Here’s Ashwin’s latest post on Instagram:

I entered to take Harbhajan’s place: Ravichandran Ashwin

In any case, Ashwin, an all-rounder from Chennai, excelled with both bat and ball in the first Test match. He was declared the Player of the Match after taking six wickets in the second innings after smashing a stunning century in the first. In the second Test, the Chennai native claimed five wickets, demonstrating his continued clinical play.

“I’m not really able to say what effect I’ve had on this Test match. I replaced Harbhajan, who was an inspiration to me and whose motion I used to mimic in junior cricket, so I had really big shoes to fill.

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After the first Test, Ashwin remarked, “A lot of people have come and helped me. A lot of people have always doubted if I could deliver in red-ball because I came from the IPL.”