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1. Who became the leading wicket-taker in ICC World Test Championship history?
Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the highest wicket-taker in ICC World Test Championship history. He surpassed Nathan Lyon during the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, finishing with a total of 189 wickets in 39 matches, maintaining an impressive average of 20.71. This achievement also elevated Ashwin's position on the all-time Test wicket list, where he now has 531 wickets in 104 matches, further solidifying his status as one of the leading spinners in the history of the game.