Why compare Ravichandran Ashwin and Sachin Tendulkar?

One of the greatest batsmen of all time, Sachin Tendulkar was a key rival of Ashwin's in the Indian cricket team. The two players often went head-to-head on the field, with Tendulkar's exceptional skills making for some thrilling matches.

Ravichandran Ashwin

Key numbers

  • Testsover 100 appearances
  • ODIsover 150 appearances
  • T20Isover 50 appearances
  • Wickets in Testsover 500
  • Wickets in ODIsover 200

Top honours

  • 2011 Cricket World CupWon with the Indian cricket team
  • 2013 Champions TrophyWon with the Indian cricket team
  • Over 500 wickets in TestsFastest bowler to reach 300 test wickets in terms of number of innings
  • 11 Man of the Series awards in TestsMost for any cricketer
  • 2 IPL titlesWon with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
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Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.