Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday said that he opted for an aggressive batting approach on the red soil pitch in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. The strategy paid off as Ashwin produced a brilliant century,

Ravichadran Ashwin scalped his 519th Test international wicket during India Vs Bangladesh 1st Test on Saturday, and with that, he now moves to joint-8th for most Test international wickets in the history alongside former cricketer and West Indies legend — Courtney Walsh.

Ravichandran Ashwin scored his sixth test hundred as he and Ravindra Jadeja dug India's cricketers out of trouble against Bangladesh on day one of the first test.

The 38-year-old hit 113 off 133 balls, that included 11 fours and 2 sixes. As for 'Jaddu' he scored 86 off 124 balls, that included 10 fours and two sixes

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have bailed India out of danger with a brilliant 195 runs partnership. Ashwin scored his 6th Test century while Jadeja came up with his 20th half century in Test cricket.

India were struggling at 144 for 6 in the second session, with the top order failing to build a partnership. However, Ashwin and Jadeja held the fort and prevented Bangladesh from finishing on top at the end of the first day.

On the afternoon post-lunch on Saturday in Chepauk, India captain Rohit Sharma lost his cool on a player and yelled at him. It was reasonably hot and humid in Chennai, and India were fielding after having declared their innings,

Team India is in a commanding position in IND vs BAN 1st Test at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. Rishabh Pant, returning to Test cricket after nearly two years, has made an inspiring return to the longest format.

With India at 81/3 at the end of day 2, Rishabh pant and Shubman Gill will start day 3 looking to give India a healthy and challenging lead going into the final innings of the match in Chennai.