Ashwin runs over Bhajji

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday overtook Harbhajan Singh to become the second highest wickettaker in Tests played in India. He also became the first bowler to dismiss left-handers 200 times in Tests.

Ashwin’s 5-43 helped India bundle out England for 134 on a pitch that is getting more vicious with each passing session. By close of play, India were 53 for one in the second innings, having extended their lead to 249 runs.

Ashwin got past Harbhajan, who took 265 wickets at an average of 28.76, by dismissing Ben Stokes with a perfect off-spinner on the second day of the second Test. Ashwin's 266 wickets at home have come at an average of 22.67. Spin legend Anil Kumble is the leading wicket-taker in Tests in India with 350 scalps at an average of 24.88.

Kumble is also India's leading wicket-taker in Tests with 619 scalps to his name. The legendary Kapil Dev is second with 434 wickets. Harbhajan is third in the overall standings with 417 wickets and Ashwin is fourth with 391.