Ravichandran Ashwin vs Yasir Shah
Ravichandran Ashwin vs Yasir Shah: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Ravichandran Ashwin and Yasir Shah?
Yasir Shah has been another prominent spinner in the same era as Ashwin, often compared for their performances in Test cricket. Their encounters have highlighted the evolving nature of spin bowling.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Key numbers
- Test Matches106
- ODI Matches116
- T20I Matches65
- Total Runs (Test)3,503
- Total Wickets (Test)536
Top honours
- Padma ShriFourth highest civilian award in India (2025)
- Arjuna AwardAwarded for outstanding achievement in sports (2015)
- ICC Cricketer of the YearRecognized for exceptional performance in 2016
- ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the YearAwarded in 2016
- Most Man of the Series awards in TestsEleven awards, tied with Muttiah Muralitharan
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Yasir Shah
Key numbers
- Test Wickets400+
- Test Matches90+
- Best Bowling10/141
Top honours
- Fastest to 200 Test WicketsAchieved in 33 matches
- ICC Test Team of the YearMultiple selections
- Asia CupPart of winning teams