The entire country is down in ultimate Test fever. After months, Test cricket came back on Indian soil. Team India is facing Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match Test series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Test match becomes more special as their hometown boy Ravichandran Aswin scored a classic century. Commentator Ravi Shastri couldn’t help but notice Chepauk’s crowd celebrating Ashwin’s fifty, playfully enjoying their joyous cheers.
Aswin’s Exceptional Display and Shastri’s Wit:
After defeating England in a five-match Test series, Team India is back in the longest format. They are facing Bangladesh in a two-match Test series. As the first Test match unfolds in Chennai, Team India had a shaky start. They lost the first few wickets consecutively. Since then, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin made a crucial partnership.
After KL Rahul’s departure, Ashwin joined Jadeja on the field and played a stable innings. He dominated the Bangladeshi pacers and carried on the innings. Along with some masterclass shots, he reached the half-century mark and the entire Chennai crowd erupted in immense cheer for the hometown boy.
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During the commentary, Ravi Shastri noticed the Chepauk crowd celebrating the spinner’s fifty and playfully commented on their excitement. He said, “When you play in front of your home crowd, it’s extra motivation for you to do well. And there is no better feeling than reaching a landmark fifty.”
Later he added, “Look at them, that cheering is like when you get a hundred at Lord’s and walk into the long room. There’s a glass in hand and that’s the way they applaud. Well done on you.”
India Bounced Back:
India had a shaky start as Rohit Sharma and his team took the crease. Rohit managed just 6 runs before being dismissed, followed by Shubman Gill getting out for a duck. Virat Kohli also departed quickly, scoring 6 runs off 6 balls. In this difficult situation, Yashasvi Jaiswal stepped up with a solid knock of 56 runs from 118 balls. However, both Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul couldn’t stay long at the crease.
Amidst the struggle, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja formed a crucial partnership, stabilizing the innings. Ashwin reached his century, ending the day unbeaten with 102 runs off 112 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes. Jadeja also played a significant role, scoring 86 runs from 117 balls with 10 boundaries and 2 sixes. Team India wrapped up the day at 339/6, thanks to their impressive efforts.
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