R Ashwin overtakes Harbhajan Singh, becomes third highest Indian Test wicket-taker

Ravichandran Ashwin took his 418th Test wicket on Monday to become the third highest wicket-taker in the longest format for India. He overtook Harbhajan Singh, who has 417 wickets to his name and is now only behind Kapil Dev (434) and Anil Kumble (619).

R Ashwin moved past Harbhajan Singh to become India's third highest wicket taker with his five-wicket haul against New Zealand on Day 5 of the first Test in Kanpur on Monday. It took Ashwin's career tally to 418 wickets while Harbhajan has 417 wickets to his name in the longest format of the game.

Ashwin moved level with Harbhajan when he took the wicket of New Zealand opener Will Young towards the end of the fourth day. He then dismissed Tom Latham to get his 418th Test wicket. The 35-year-old had earlier registered figures of 3/82 in the 42.3 overs that he bowled in the New Zealand first innings.