[Watch] Rohit Sharma greets Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife and daughters after the IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024

Indian Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma warmly greeted veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife and daughters after the hosts’ commanding victory over Bangladesh on Day 4 of the first Test on Sunday, September 22. The match was held at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Chasing a daunting target of 515, the visitors reached 194/4 before collapsing and losing their last six wickets for just 40 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin was the standout bowler for India, claiming six wickets and achieving his 37th five-wicket haul, the second most in Test cricket history, as the hosts secured a 280-run victory.

After the match, the Indian captain was spotted chatting with local hero Ashwin’s wife, Prithi Narayanan, and their daughters.

Here’s a video of the interaction:

Meanwhile, the 38-year-old also made a significant impact with the bat, scoring 113 runs off 133 balls, including 11 fours and two sixes, in the first innings when India lost six wickets for just 144 runs. His efforts contributed to the hosts posting a total of 376 runs.

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“It’s an amazing feeling for me” - Ravichandran Ashwin on playing in front of his home crowd

Ravichandran Ashwin, playing on his home ground, put in an exceptional performance with both the bat and the ball, earning the Player of the Match award as the hosts achieved a remarkable 280-run victory. Ashwin scored 113 runs and took six wickets during the match. Upon receiving his award, the 38-year-old said:

“Every time I play in Chennai in front of this crowd, it's an amazing feeling for me. I have watched a lot of Test cricket and international cricket sitting in those stands. To play in front of those stands, it's a beautifully renovated stadium now, that itself is a special feeling for me.”

“Quite a special knock on the first day, didn't sink in until day two. Glad I ended up with a few wickets today as well. I make a living by bowling, so bowling comes first all the time. I think like a bowler mostly but I have made a conscious effort to think like a batter when I walk out with a bat in my hand,” he added [via Cricbuzz].

The second match of the series is scheduled to commence on September 27 in Kanpur.