NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal praised Ravichandran Ashwin, emphasizing his critical role in India’s Test cricket success along with stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, secured a commanding 280-run victory against Bangladesh in the opening Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.
Ashwin was awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ for his exceptional performance.He scored 113 runs off 133 balls in the first innings and took six wickets in the second innings, playing a pivotal role in India’s triumph over Bangladesh by 280 runs on the fourth day of the Chennai Test.
Tamim, speaking on Jio Cinema, noted Ashwin’s impressive batting in the first innings of the Chennai Test.
“That was brilliant what he did, he was batting like a proper batter. I come from a different country. What I always hear is Virat Kohlis and Rohit Sharmas but Ravichandran Ashwin is equally important in my eyes. Because we only talk about when they do well, when they get the hundreds, they get five-six wickets. But their contribution to this Indian team is immense. It’s as big as Rohit as big as Virat Kohli,” ANI quoted Tamim as saying.
In the match, Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first.
India’s top-order struggled initially, falling to 34/3. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant formed a critical 62-run partnership for the fourth wicket to stabilize the innings. The team was at 144/6 when Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja stitched together a vital 199-run partnership, lifting India to 376 in 91.2 overs.
Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud excelled, dismantling the Indian top order by dismissing Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli. Taskin Ahmed also contributed with three wickets for 55 runs.
Bangladesh faced regular wicket losses in their first innings. Although Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz showed resistance, India’s Bumrah and Akash Deep made impactful breakthroughs. Siraj and Jadeja took two wickets each, and Bangladesh was all out for 149 runs, trailing by 227 runs.
In India’s second innings, they experienced another top-order collapse, struggling at 67/3. Yet, centuries from Gill and Pant helped the team reach 287/4 before declaring the innings, setting a massive 515-run target for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s run-chase began positively, with openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam putting up a 62-run partnership. Najmul Hossain Shanto anchored the innings while Ashwin and Bumrah continued to chip away at the batting lineup. By the end of day three, Bangladesh stood at 158/4, with Shanto and Shakib unbeaten.
On the final day, Ashwin and Jadeja tore through the Bangladesh lineup, dismissing them for 228 runs. Shanto’s resilient knock of 82 off 127 balls, featuring six fours and three sixes, was a standout effort.
India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, secured a commanding 280-run victory against Bangladesh in the opening Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.
Ashwin was awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ for his exceptional performance.He scored 113 runs off 133 balls in the first innings and took six wickets in the second innings, playing a pivotal role in India’s triumph over Bangladesh by 280 runs on the fourth day of the Chennai Test.
Tamim, speaking on Jio Cinema, noted Ashwin’s impressive batting in the first innings of the Chennai Test.
“That was brilliant what he did, he was batting like a proper batter. I come from a different country. What I always hear is Virat Kohlis and Rohit Sharmas but Ravichandran Ashwin is equally important in my eyes. Because we only talk about when they do well, when they get the hundreds, they get five-six wickets. But their contribution to this Indian team is immense. It’s as big as Rohit as big as Virat Kohli,” ANI quoted Tamim as saying.
In the match, Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first.
India’s top-order struggled initially, falling to 34/3. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant formed a critical 62-run partnership for the fourth wicket to stabilize the innings. The team was at 144/6 when Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja stitched together a vital 199-run partnership, lifting India to 376 in 91.2 overs.
Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud excelled, dismantling the Indian top order by dismissing Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli. Taskin Ahmed also contributed with three wickets for 55 runs.
Bangladesh faced regular wicket losses in their first innings. Although Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz showed resistance, India’s Bumrah and Akash Deep made impactful breakthroughs. Siraj and Jadeja took two wickets each, and Bangladesh was all out for 149 runs, trailing by 227 runs.
In India’s second innings, they experienced another top-order collapse, struggling at 67/3. Yet, centuries from Gill and Pant helped the team reach 287/4 before declaring the innings, setting a massive 515-run target for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s run-chase began positively, with openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam putting up a 62-run partnership. Najmul Hossain Shanto anchored the innings while Ashwin and Bumrah continued to chip away at the batting lineup. By the end of day three, Bangladesh stood at 158/4, with Shanto and Shakib unbeaten.
On the final day, Ashwin and Jadeja tore through the Bangladesh lineup, dismissing them for 228 runs. Shanto’s resilient knock of 82 off 127 balls, featuring six fours and three sixes, was a standout effort.