IND vs BAN, 1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin, who got to his sixth Test match ton on Thursday (September 19), got out for 113 early on Day 2 (Friday). Realising what a fine effort it had been from the veteran India all-rounder and the perhaps the possibility of this being the 38-year-old’s last Test match at home, the crowd at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) gave a standing applause as he walked back towards the pavilion.
Several pictures and videos of the incident have surfaced on social media.
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Take a look at a few of them here:
Chepauk gave a standing ovation to Ravichandran Ashwin after his dismissal on Day 2. #INDvBAN @Cricketracker pic.twitter.com/LcwzcCKfan
— Koustav Sengupta (@KoustavOfficial) September 20, 2024
Ash na walks back to a standing ovation from fans pic.twitter.com/ppxPqki73J
— Vikkash S (@vikkash36) September 20, 2024
Celebrate the standing ovation for Ravi Ashwin at Chepauk as the crowd shows their appreciation.
His legendary status in cricket continues to shine bright. pic.twitter.com/02duB7dewQ
— Yogesh Ltd (@yogeshltd) September 20, 2024
Ravichandran Ashwin Top Scores In India’s First Innings Effort
Notably, this was Ashwin’s sixth Test ton and his second at home. With India reeling at 144/6, it was majorly due to Ashwin’s counter-attacking approach that the hosts were able to get to a strong position. Along with Jadeja, Ashwin registered a 199-run stand for the seventh wicket. However, Jadeja could not get to the three-figure mark, getting out for 86 with Ashwin also following him to the pavilion shortly after.
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Both Ashwin and Jadeja were removed by Taskin Ahmed who had a three-wicket burst on Day 2 before Hasan Mahmud returned to pick the final Indian wicket to complete his fifer and finish with impressive figures of 5/83.
After shining with the bat, Ashwin will be required to pitch in the ball with the pitch likely to assist spinners as the Test match progresses.
