Ravichandran Ashwin (6/91) was India's most successful bowler, taking five wickets on the second day, while Axar Patel removed Usman Khawaja (180).
Digital Desk: Ravichandran Ashwin enhanced his already illustrious Test career by becoming the Indian bowler with the most five-wicket hauls at home. On Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad, Ashwin claimed his 26th five-wicket haul, breaking the record previously held by legendary spinner Anil Kumble. Overall, he ranks second to Rangana Herath, with 45 five-wicket hauls on Sri Lankan soil, while Muttiah Muralitharan leads the list with 45. This was also his 32nd five-wicket haul, ranking sixth in the world.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly took to social media to congratulate Ashwin on reaching the massive milestone. "It's great to see Ashwin bowl so well on a good pitch.. class will always show.. hopefully this will be a good test match.. good opportunity for Indian batsmen after some tough wickets to bat on in this series.. "@bcci @ashwinravi99," Ganguly wrote on Twitter.
After dismissing Australia for 480 on the second day of the series-deciding fourth Test here on Friday, India reached 36 for no loss in their first innings.
At the draw of stumps, Rohit Sharma (17 batting) and Shubman Gill (18 batting) were at the crease, with India trailing by 444 runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin (6/91) was India's most successful bowler, taking five wickets on the second day, while Axar Patel removed Usman Khawaja (180).
On day one, Mohammed Shami (2/134) had two wickets.
Earlier, after resuming the day at 255 for 4, Khawaja and Cameron Green (114), batted with ease, adding another 123 runs to Australia's position.
Following a barren morning session, Ashwin dismissed Green and Carey (0) in four balls before dismissing Mitchell Starc (6).
Patel then caught Khawaja, but Todd Murphy (41) and Nathan Lyon (34) added 70 runs to keep India at bay.
Ashwin returned to take the final two wickets.
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