A quiz on R. Ashwin and his many milestones as he gears up for his 100th Test match
QUESTION 1
Name the ground in which R. Ashwin played the most number of Test matches?
XQUESTION 2
Name the ground in which Ashwin picked up the most wickets?
XQUESTION 3
Ashwin has picked up 10 or more wickets in a Test match eight times and only twice outside India. Who was the opposition, in which ground and when?
XQUESTION 4
Ashwin has scored five centuries. These centuries have been scored against two opponents. Who are they?
XQUESTION 5
Ashwin has played against all but one top-10 Test playing nation. Which one?
XQUESTION 6
Ashwin has scored at least one fifty against all but two opponents against whom he has played. Who are they?
XQUESTION 7
Ashwin has picked up at least one five-wicket haul in an inning against all but one opponent against whom he has played. Which one?
XQUESTION 8
Ashwin has dismissed two batsmen more than 10 times. Who are they?
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