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When James Anderson Shredded Ashwin's Photograph After Mankading Episode Ft. Buttler

Ashwin and Anderson in a frame (AP Photo)Ashwin and Anderson in a frame (AP Photo)

India's Ravichandran Ashwin and English veteran James Anderson are regarded as two of the finest Test bowlers to have ever represented their respective countries in the longest format. Apart from being on-field against each other, these two legends been the centre of various controversies during the heated encounters between India & England. 

One of those controversies unraveled back in 2019 - when Ashwin ran out (formerly known as mankad) the English captain Jos Buttler during Punjab Kings versus Rajasthan Royals infamous clash.

After the IPL fixture between PBKS & RR, Anderson went onto shred a photograph of Ravi Ashwin. Now, a video of Anderson shredding the Indian cricketer's picture is making waves on social media.


A year later, the Indian off-spinner levelled the score when he shared his displeasure at an English cricketer running out a batter at the non-striker's end in a U19 World Cup match against Scotland.

Five years after the shredding incident, both Ashwin and Anderson participated in a Test series in India. The former played his 100th Test match and surpassed the 500-wicket mark, whereas the latter became the first seamer to snap 700 wickets in the longest format of the game.

Over the years, both the cricketers and the members of opposite dugouts have engaged in countless against each other. Recently, Anderson and Shubman Gill were in a fierce verbal battle during the Dharamsala Test. 

Nevertheless, India won the series 4-1, becoming the first team since 1912 to win a five-match Test bilateral after losing the first match.