# Steve Smith may become the fastest to 9000 Test runs

Australian batter Steve Smith has the chance to become the fastest to score 9000 runs in Test cricket. He has scored 8647 runs at an average of 60.89 in 162 innings and needs 353 runs in the series to get to 9000 test runs. Kumar Sangakkara currently holds the record for being the fastest, getting to the landmark in 172 innings. Steve Smith also needs one century in the upcoming series to top the chart of Most centuries scored in Border Gavaskar Trophy.

#Ravichandran Ashwin on the verge to become the fastest Indian to pick 450 wickets

Team India’s off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been a vital contributor in Test cricket over the years. He is just one wicket away from achieving the 450 Test wickets landmark. He has taken 449 wickets in 88 Test matches, at an average of 24.30. The spinner can become the fastest Indian to achieve the feat, going past Anil Kumble, who did it in 93 tests. M Muralitharan is the fastest overall to take 450 Test wickets.