Star India off-spinner Ravic-handran Ashwin has ended 2015 as the number one Test bowler and all-rounder in the ICC rankings issued today on the back of his strong showing against South Africa in the recent home series.
Ashwin, who took 62 wickets in nine Tests this year including 31 scalps in the four matches against South Africa, became the first India bowler since Bishen Bedi in 1973 to achieve the milestone of finishing the year on top.
In fact, Bedi, an ICC Hall of Famer, is the only India bowler to ever top the Test bowling table, while Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, Kapil Dev and Anil Kumble peaked at number-two during their careers.
The 29-year-old Indian also ended the year as top-ranked Test all-rounder, which he achieved for the second time in three years.
ICC Test, ODI and T20 rankings - teams, batsmen and bowlers - BBC Sport
Ashwin, who took 62 wickets in nine Tests this year including 31 scalps in the four matches against South Africa, became the first India bowler since Bishen Bedi in 1973 to achieve the milestone of finishing the year on top.
In fact, Bedi, an ICC Hall of Famer, is the only India bowler to ever top the Test bowling table, while Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, Kapil Dev and Anil Kumble peaked at number-two during their careers.
The 29-year-old Indian also ended the year as top-ranked Test all-rounder, which he achieved for the second time in three years.
ICC Test, ODI and T20 rankings - teams, batsmen and bowlers - BBC Sport
