During Bangladesh’s chase in the 58th over, Ravichandran Ashwin took Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s wicket with a well-placed delivery, securing a five-wicket haul.
Kohli’s Gesture After Ashwin’s Five-Wicket Haul
Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli showed his respect by bowing to Ashwin after he grabbed a five-wicket haul on Sunday. This helped India crush Bangladesh, who were chasing a massive target of 515. India won by 280 runs with five sessions left, taking the lead 1-0 in the two-match series. Ashwin also scored his sixth Test century in the first innings and took 6/88 in Bangladesh’s second innings. This marked Ashwin’s 37th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, equaling the record held by the legendary Shane Warne.
Ashwin’s Impressive Feat
Ashwin’s dismissal of Mehidy Hasan Miraz in the 58th over not only completed his five-wicket haul but also made him the first cricketer to score a century and take five wickets twice at the same ground.
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Teammates and Kohli’s Special Tribute
While other teammates praised Ashwin for his incredible performance, Kohli’s gesture of bowing to him has gone viral on social media.
Video of the moment has been shared by several fans on social media, capturing the special moment.
Ashwin Named Player of the Match
Ashwin, who played an outstanding all-round game, was named Player of the Match. At the post-match presentation, he expressed his joy at performing well in front of his home crowd in Chennai.
Ashwin’s Thoughts on His Performance
“Every time I play in Chennai, the support from the crowd is incredible,” Ashwin said. “This match was a challenge, but that’s why we play. I’ve seen many of my teammates fight through tough times, and today I kept it simple. Special thanks to Jadeja, who helped me through the difficult phases of the game,” he added.
Ashwin Reflects on His Century
Speaking about his century on the first day of the match, Ashwin said, “That knock was special, but it didn’t really hit me until the next day. I’m glad I could also take some wickets today. My main job is bowling, so that always comes first. Even though I think like a bowler, I’ve made a real effort to focus like a batter when I’m out there with the bat.”
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