Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a special feat at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium in Dharamshala. Ravichandran Ashwin has played 100 test matches in international cricket. Ravichandran Ashwin is the 14th player to play 100 Tests for India.

Let us tell you, Ravichandran Ashwin is counted among the best all-rounders in the world. He has performed very well in Test cricket for the Indian team. Not only this, this all-rounder has left his mark in limited overs cricket also. Today we will tell you about five surprising facts related to Ravichandran Ashwin.

1- Ravichandran Ashwin started as a batsman

Let us tell you, Ravichandran Ashwin did not start his cricketing career as an off-spinner. Ravichandran Ashwin was an opening batsman who also bowled with the new ball. However, he suffered a serious injury while bowling.

The doctor at the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association had told him that if he wanted to continue playing cricket, he would have to give up fast bowling. Ravichandran Ashwin’s mother Chaitra and his father advised the experienced player that he should try bowling spin. This will also reduce their problems.

After this Ravichandran Ashwin started spin bowling and at present he is one of the best spinners in the world.