Axar, Patel, Ravindra, Jadeja: R Ashwin’s image after India vs New Zealand Test goes viral

After his heroics with the ball in the 2nd Test against New Zealand, R Ashwin was acing it with his camera from the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. The off-spinner came up with a witty photo that went viral on social media moments after India registered a 372-run victory over the reigning world Test champions.

R Ashwin shared an image of Axar Patel, Ajaz Patel, Rachin Ravindra and Ravindra Jadeja standing in the said order so that their shirt names were in perfect sync to read “Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja”.

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Notably, Jadeja did not play for India in the 2nd Test as he missed out with an injury but the other three, Ajaz Patel, Rachin Ravindra and Axar Patel were part of the proceedings in Mumbai. Ajaz Patel, who was born in Mumbai, had a memorable return to the city of his berth as he picked up 10 wickets in an innings.

Ajaz became only the third bowler in the history of Test cricket to pick up all 10 wickets in an innings. Unfortunately, he also became the first among the three to end up on the losing side. He picked up 14 wickets in the Test, setting a new record for the most wickets in a Test against India.

On the other hand, Rachin Ravindra, who fought hard and helped New Zealand seal a draw on his Test debut, picked up 3 wickets in the 2nd innings, denying Ajaz more wickets in Mumbai.

India wrapped up the 2nd Test by 372 runs, sealing a 1-0 series victory, extending their winning run in home series to 14. R Ashwin won the Player of the Series award for picking up 14 wickets and making crucial contributions with the bat in Kanpur and Mumbai.

Ashwin heaped praise on Ajaz Patel after the New Zealand spinner’s historic feat. In fact, Ashwin took to Twitter and urged the social media platform to verify the left-arm spinner’s account in another funny post.

It was a memorable outing for Ashwin as well as the India off-spinner became the fastest Indian to pick up 300 Test wickets at home. He completed the feat by picking up the decisive wicket on Monday morning at the Wankhede Stadium.