R Ashwin rocked New Zealands top order with an impressive three-wicket display of spin bowling - that saw him become the second-fastest bowler to 200 wickets in Test cricket in the first Test being played in Kanpur on Sunday.The hosts had declared on 377 for 5, after tea on the fourth day, with Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja targeting New Zealands bowlers, with an unbeaten 100-run stand - for the sixth wicket - that gave them a sizeable 434-run lead with four sessions of the match remaining.The huge target meant that New Zealand would need to complete the highest-ever successful chase in order to win the Test. The presence of an inform Ashwin compounded their woes, as he shared the new ball with Mohammad Shami. Ashwin produced bite off good length from his first delivery of the second innings that left an in-form Tom Latham foxed. Martin Guptill was his first victim; and feathered an inside edge, on to his pad, to silly point in the fourth over of the innings.Latham followed in the same over as, he misread an Ashwin delivery that didnt turn and trapped him lbw for two. The early double-blow pegged the visitors on the back foot and they looked to their captain, Kane Williamson, to guide them through the 30-odd overs that remained in the day.It was an uphill task even for Williamson who added 25-cautious runs from 59 deliveries, before Ashwin trapped him lbw with a quicker delivery that turned. His three wickets helped him reach the 200-wicket mark from just 37 matches, ahead of Dennis Lillee and Waqar Younis, who accomplished the same feat in 38 matches. Only Australias leg spinner, Clarrie Grimmett in the early 1900s, had claimed 200 wickets faster, from 36 Tests.The challenge from the opposition is always good. For example, Williamson was playing really well. Taylor was playing back. Its a combination of playing good batsmen, conditions and match situations that makes this satisfying, Ashwin said. I think its too early to talk about my achievements I have a long way to go. [12 more Tests to go in the season] Very important to take one day at a time, Test cricket can set you back if you take it for granted. Be greedy in terms of what you want to achieve, but preparing for a Test, you have to take it one day at a timeNew Zealand was 93 for 4, at stumps on day four, still 341-runs adrift from Indias total. Luke Ronchi and Mitchell Santner will begin the chase on the final day of the Test on Monday. Ashwin - for his impressive three-wicket display - is the Star of the Day. Landon Collins Redskins Jersey . -- Jonathan Drouin gave Halifax the boost it needed to edge host Sherbrooke Phoenix 3-2 in a shootout in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Joe Theismann Jersey .35 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. Plouffe batted .254 with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs in 477 at-bats last season, his second as a regular in the lineup. https://www.redskinssportsgoods.com/Womens-Terry-Mclaurin-Inverted-Jersey/ . - Goaltender Philippe Desrosiers of the Rimouski Oceanic has broken a shutout record that was only three months old in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Doug Williams Jersey . Thats not a comment on the suspension that banished the Portland Winterhawks general manager and coach from his Western Hockey League teams bench for most of the 2012-13 season. John Riggins Jersey . The Americans, skipped by John Shuster, seized the advantage in the eighth end by scoring five points for a 7-3 lead. The Czechs pulled two back in the ninth, but Shusters team of third Jeff Isaacson, second Jared Zezel and lead John Landsteiner ended with another point to secure the last Olympic berth on offer.Liverpool legend Phil Thompson believes his former side are looking capable of mounting a title charge next season - with a couple of quality signings. Jurgen Klopps side have closed in on the top four with three successive wins in the Premier League - including a 4-0 thumping of rivals Everton on Wednesday - while they have also booked their place in the Europa League semi-finals with a stunning comeback win against Borussia Dortmund. Sky Bets title odds Find out how Sky Bet price up next seasons Premier League title outright here. Thommo believes Klopp needs to strengthen but is confident they will be able to attract the quality capable of making them a title-challenging force next season. Jurgen Klopp has led Liverpool into the Europa League semi-finals this season Speaking ahead of Saturdays Premier League clash with Newcastle, the former Reds captain told Sky Sports: They were absolutely magnificent against Everton and are looking as good as anyone at this moment in time. Theyre moving the ball quickly and defending far better.The top four should be the aim but theres no reason that a push for title if Klopp strengthens the spine of the side.Id like to see a couple of quality first-team players added rather than six or seven that are going to compete for places. Thommo cant see Christian Benteke at Anfield next season Joel Matip is coming in a centre-back but I think, with Christian Benteke and Mario Balotelli probably leaving, another top striker and central midfielder are needed.ddddddddddddThats where Klopp comes in because hes a big draw and players from all over Europe will have been watching the scenes from against Dortmund and thinking to themselves that they want to play under that man in that atmosphere.Thommo has also called for Joe Allen to be handed an extension to his contract, which has just over a year to run. Get Joe Allen signed up sharpish, says Thommo One thing I want to see Klopp do quickly is get Joe Allen signed up on a new deal, he added.He was brilliant against Bournemouth and whenever hes come on, against Dortmund and Everton, hes been terrific. Thommos Sky Bet tip Find out what Thommo is tipping up at 25/1 for Sunderland v Arsenal here. Also See: Race for the top four Euro qualification explained ' ' '