Ravichandran Ashwin

Cricketer

Birthday September 17, 1986

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Chennai, India

Age 38 years old

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About

Indian all-rounder who became the fastest Indian bowler to take 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, and 350 Test wickets. He's known for being part of formidable spin attack with Ravindra Jadeja, with the players becoming the first spinners to simultaneously be the top-ranked Test bowlers.

Before Fame

He studied Information Technology at SSN College of Engineering and was nicknamed "Dada."

Trivia

He became the third Indian off-spinner to take 25-plus wickets in a series during the Gavaskar Trophy in 2013. Also handy with the bat, he's maintained a Test average over 30.

Family Life

He married his childhood friend Prithi Narayanan in 2011.

Associated With

He represented India in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup along with Harbhajan Singh.