Registering his second successive century at dwelling, Ravichandran Ashwin performed a rescue knock for the Indian cricket workforce after Bangladesh delivered a top-order collapse on Day 1 of the primary Test at Chepauk. Ashwin performed a counter-attacking knock on a tough crimson soil pitch the place Bangladesh pacers ran riot, particularly within the first session. Ashwin registered his title in historical past books as he orchestrated a superb partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, to take India previous the 300-run mark on Day 1. While the complete stadium was on its toes as Ashwin reached the tiple-digit rating, it was an aged girl within the stands who gained everybody’s coronary heart.
Ashwin notched up his sixth Test hundred, strengthening his case as an all-rounder whereas additionally being one of many legends of the sport with the ball in his hand. In a video shared by the BCCI on social media, an alderly girl might be seen clapping for the India star whereas additionally holding two tea cups in her arms.
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— BCCI (@BCCI) September 19, 2024
Ashwin, talking after the top of Day 1, narrated the technique he opted for that enabled him to attain an aggressive ton at Chepauk.
“It’s an old Chennai surface with a bit of bounce and carry. The red soil pitch allows you to play a few shots if you are willing to just get in line and give it a bit of a tonk when there’s width,” Ashwin mentioned after the match.
“Of course, I have always been wafting my bat around outside off-stump. Worked on a few things and on a surface like this with a bit of spice, if you’re going after the ball, might as well go after it really hard like Rishabh does.”
Rishabh Pant too batted properly for his 39 off 52 balls earlier than falling to a unfastened stroke.
On a day India misplaced their top-four for 96, Ashwin confirmed exceptional management and dominated the Bangladesh bowling in his good 102 not out from 112 balls in a gritty rearguard effort, whereas forging an unbroken partnership with Ravindra Jadeja (86*).
Ashwin attributed his sturdy efficiency to his current stint within the Tamil Nadu Premier League, the place he labored on his batting. “It helps that I’ve come back after a T20 tournament (TNPL). I worked quite a bit on my batting,” he mentioned.
“It’s always a special feeling to play in front of the home crowd. This is a ground I completely love to play cricket in. It’s given me a lot of wonderful memories,” Ashwin, who slammed his second hundred at this venue, mentioned.
Ashwin additionally lauded the assist he bought from his teammate Jadeja throughout a difficult section of the innings.
“He (Jadeja) was of real help. There was a point in time where I was sweating and getting a bit tired. Jaddu noticed it quickly and guided me through that phase,” Ashwin mentioned, praising Jadeja’s skill to supply essential recommendation on the proper second.
“Jaddu has been one of our best batters for the team in the last few years. His presence was solid, and his advice that we didn’t have to convert twos into threes was really helpful for me.”
With PTI Inputs
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