Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said Friday he was basking in the pressure of the Bangladesh series after his counter-attacking century handed India a firm grip over the first Test. Ashwin, 38,

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja staged an impressive recovery for India against Bangladesh in Chennai. From a precarious position at 144 for six, their unbroken 195-run stand propelled India to 339 for six by day's close.

India took a commanding lead in the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, thanks to a strong seventh wicket partnership between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. With stellar performances from seamers Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep,

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja stepped up to save India's first innings with crucial contributions against Bangladesh in Chennai

Veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin discussed how he has liberated himself from external and internal pressures, aiming to play cricket with a smile. After scoring a crucial century against Bangladesh,

Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday said he has liberated himself from the clutches of external and internal pressure, and now he is just looking to play cricket "with a smile on face."

Ravichandran Ashwin scored 113, forming a crucial partnership with Ravindra Jadeja to lead India to 376 all out on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took five wickets,