Team India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the highest wicket-taker for India against England after striking twice on Day 4 of IND vs ENG 2nd Test. With 97 wickets under his belt vs ENG, Ashwin moved past BS Chandrashekhar to occupy the top spot.
IND vs ENG: Ashwin becomes India’s highest wicket taker against England
| Player | Number of wickets |
| R Ashwin | 97 |
| BS Chandrashekhar | 95 |
| Anil Kumble | 92 |
| BS Bedi / Kapil Dev | 85 |
| Ishant Sharma | 67 |
Most wickets for India vs England
Ravichandran Ashwin (97*)
Ashwin is now India’s highest wicket-taker against England, with 97 wickets and counting. The veteran spinner is also inching towards the historic 500 wicket milestone.
BS Chandrashekhar (95)
The legbreak bowler who made his debut in 1964 is still India’s second highest wicket taker against England. With 95 wickets under his belt, he occupies the 2nd spot on the list.
Anil Kumble (92)
The spinner from Karnataka is the third on the list with 92 wickets to his name.
BS Bedi / Kapil Dev (85)
Bishan Singh Bedi and World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev are tied at the 4th position, with 85 wickets each to their name against England.
Ishant Sharma (67)
Veteran Test pacer Ishant Sharma is the fifth bowler on the list, with 67 wickets to his name. The bowler was a regular in the red-ball format for India for many years before losing his position in the side to others.
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