The veteran all-rounder took just 108 balls to register his overall sixth and second Test century at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. Ashwin outperformed batting specialists and later shared how he countered Chepauk's tricky wicket on Day 1 against Bangladesh.
Ravichandran Ashwin scored his sixth Test century and Ravindra Jadeja registered an unbeaten fifty to help India post a challenging total of 339 for six at the end of Day 1's play at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Ashwin and Jadeja have revived India's innings once again with a century partnership to create an all-time record against Bangladesh. The duo got together when India was in trouble at 144/6 and had lost KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in quick succession.
The veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin continued his hot streak at MA Chidambaram Stadium with his sixth Test century to help India avoid an embarrassing collapse in the first Test match against Bangladesh on Thursday.
Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja produced a record-breaking partnership for the seventh wicket in the first innings against Bangladesh with the former scoring his third fifty-plus score at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
India's month-long break from international cricket is set to end on September 19 with the Test series against Bangladesh. The match will be played in Chennai which is the home ground of Ravichandran Ashwin who will be keen on breaking several records in the two-match series.
Team India management is posed with a selection dilemma ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match is set to commence on September 19 and India is yet to decide whether to play three seamers or spinners.
Ravichandran Ashwin made his international debut under the leadership of MS Dhoni and played a sizeable number of games under Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's captaincy.
Rahul Dravid helped India end their 11-year-long wait for an ICC title as he guided the Men in Blue to the T20 World Cup 2024 victory in the USA and West Indies. Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up on his moment of India's celebrations after the win over South Africa in the final.
Mohammed Shami hasn't played any cricket since the ODI World Cup final on November 19 while Ravi Ashwin has majorly been a red-ball specialist over the last few years apart from sporadic appearances in T20 World Cup matches. But both are on the wrong side of 30s nearing retirement.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets knocking them out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Ravichandran Ashwin spun a web around the opposition to return with magical figures of 2/19 in four overs and also won the player of the match award.
IPL 2024 CSK vs RR: Ravichandran Ashwin impressed with two wickets but Chennai Super Kings easily managed to chase down a 142-run target against Rajasthan Royal at M Chidambaram Stadium to boost playoff hopes.
Ravichandran Ashwin is an essential component of Rajasthan Royals' spin attack. Ashwin adds variety to Royals' spin combination which comprises Australia's leggie Adam Zampa and India's premier leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
"Ashwin has had as many challenges thrown at him. He hasn't allowed a single one of them to check his progress. He's been an exceptional match-winner for the country for more than a decade, and the consistency that he has shown is a great hallmark," Kumble said.
Ravichandran Ashwin recently became only the second Indian to have over 500 wickets in Test cricket. Cricket icons like Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth praised the spin-maestro over his spectacular career for the Indian team.
The legendary Mumbai Indians bowler Lasith Malinga took 122 wickets in 73 IPL innings in a winning cause while Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has bagged 110 wickets in winning causes in tournament history so far.
Ashwin and Bumrah were fighting for the top spot in the ICC Test rankings. But the former starred in his 100th Test picking up a sensational five-wicket haul in fifth Test against England in Dharamsala. India recently won the five-match series against England at home 4-1.
Ravichandran Ashwin's life saw a difficult time during India vs England 3rd Test in Rajkot as he faced a family medical emergency. Ashwin had to leave the team after day 2 as his mother had collapsed and was in a hospital. Ashwin has recalled that evening.
Ravichandran Ashwin finished the recently concluded India versus England Test series as the leading wicket-taker. He claimed 26 scalps, including a four-wicket and a five-wicket haul.
Alex Carey won the Player of the Match award for his match-winning knock of 98* that he played in the second innings and helped Australia get over the line with three wickets to spare.
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