Veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin discussed how he has liberated himself from external and internal pressures, aiming to play cricket with a smile. After scoring a crucial century against Bangladesh,

India took a commanding lead in the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, thanks to a strong seventh wicket partnership between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. With stellar performances from seamers Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep,

Ravichandran Ashwin scored 113 in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. This was his second century in the longest format of the game at this venue. In addition to two centuries, Ashwin also has four five-wicket hauls at his home venue.

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.

An unbeaten century by Ravichandran Ashwin leads India's fightback from a poor start against Bangladesh on day one of the first Test in Chennai.

R Ashwin scored a brilliant century on Day 1 of the first Test in Chennai, lifting India from a precarious position. His partnership with Ravindra Jadeja helped India recover from 144 for 6 to 339 for 6 by the end of the day.

Indian cricket team's star spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, delivered a crucial century to put India in a commanding position at stumps on Day 1 of IND vs BAN 1st Test in Chennai. By the second session,

India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin scored a classy century on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. At stumps India were at 339/6 with Ashwin (102) and Ravindra Jadeja (86) at the crease .

Thanks to R Ashwin's fighting century and Ravindra Jadeja's splendid 86, India finished the Day 1's play of the first Test against Bangladesh at 339/6 after recovering from a precarious 144/6.

Team India fielded three pacers and two spinners in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, sparking questions over the team combination.