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On Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah 'Fittest Cricketer' Debate, R Ashwin's 'Tipper Lorry' Take

The Indian cricket team fans found themselves in a heated debate over Jasprit Bumrah snubbing Virat Kohli while choosing the "fittest cricketer in the team". In a recent interaction, Bumrah picked himself over Kohli as the answer of the question and said that he wants to put his name forward in order to promote fast bowlers. However, the answer sparked a big internet war between the fans of both the star cricketers. Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was asked about the debate and he asked the fans to not make a big deal out of this discussion before calling Bumrah the "crown jewel of Indian cricket".

"We Watched Him...": Rohit Sharma Points Out 'TNPL' Factor Behind R Ashwin's Ton vs Bangladesh

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma lauded the right-arm off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for his exceptional performance with both bat and ball at his home, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Indian spinning duo Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took India to a comfortable victory of 280 runs over Bangladesh in the first Test on Sunday. Ashwin was awarded the Player of the Match for his marvellous all-round performance (ton and fifer) in the recently concluded Chennai Test. With the bat, the right-hand batter played a knock of 113 runs from 133 balls which was laced with 11 boundaries and two maximums in the innings. With the ball, off spinner bagged six wickets in his spell of 21 overs where he conceded 88 runs.

Rahul Dravid "Very Regimented, Gautam Gambhir Is...": R Ashwin Decodes Stark Difference

Gautam Gambhir just tasted his first success in Tests as Indian cricket team coach. After Rahul Dravid guided the team to 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, the onus is now on Gambhir to take the team forward. After the Sri Lanka limited overs tour, the Indian cricket team has now started a long Test season. After the ongoing Bangladesh Test series, India will play New Zealand and Australia. Ravichandran Ashwin will be a crucial cog in India's wheel in that journey.

Elderly Lady In Stands Celebrates R Ashwin's Century At Chepauk, Video Goes Viral

Registering his second successive century at home, Ravichandran Ashwin played a rescue knock for the Indian cricket team after Bangladesh delivered a top-order collapse on Day 1 of the first Test at Chepauk. Ashwin played a counter-attacking knock on a tricky red soil pitch where Bangladesh pacers ran riot, especially in the first session. Ashwin registered his name in history books as he orchestrated a brilliant partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, to take India past the 300-run mark on Day 1. While the entire stadium was on its feet as Ashwin reached the tiple-digit score, it was an elderly lady in the stands who won everyone's heart.

"Replay Dekh To Lo": Rishabh Pant Trolls Rohit Sharma As Skipper Commits DRS Blunder

One of the finest captains in world cricket, but Rohit Sharma hasn't been spot-on when it comes to DRS decisions. On Day 4 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, Rohit refused to review a caught-behind decision despite being insisted on going upstairs by wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant. Rohit stood his ground, but when the replay of the incident was shown on the screen, the India captain had a face-palm moment, especially with Pant standing next to him.

R Ashwin Grilled By Wife Prithi In Chepauk, Video Sets Internet Ablaze

A hundred and 5 wickets in the same match, yet Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi wasn't entirely happy with what happened at Chepauk. As Prithi and Ashwin got together for a chat after the conclusion of the match on Sunday, the India all-rounder had to face some tough questions, and even explain why his wife didn't get the attention she deserved on the first day. In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Ashwin and Prithi had a hilarious conversation.

Bangladesh Star's Blunt R Ashwin Comparison With Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma

In his own way, Ravichandran Ashwin continues to create his legacy in Indian cricket. With more than 500 wickets to his name, Ashwin sits second in the list of wicket-takers for the country in Tests. With 6 Test centuries to his name, the veteran cricketer has established his name as a true all-rounder that the team can rely on in every precarious situation. However, it's been tough for Ashwin to gain recognition in a country that is obsessively in love with its batters. However, veteran Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal feels R Ashwin's importance is as big as batting greats like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in India.

Watch: Virat Kohli Bows To R Ashwin During 1st Test vs Bangladesh. Here's The Reason

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli bowed to Ravichandran Ashwin after the spinner completes his five-wicket haul during Day 4 of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai on Sunday. Ashwin ended up taking six wickets in the second innings as India marched on to a mammoth 280-run victory. This was the 37th five-wicket haul for Ashwin as he equaled the record of legendary Australia spinner Shane Warne. During the 58th over of Bangladesh's chase, Ashwin took the wicket of Mehidy Hasan Miraz and while the teammates celebrated the dismissal, Virat bowed to congratulate Ashwin.

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On Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah 'Fittest Cricketer' Debate, R Ashwin's 'Tipper Lorry' Take

"We Watched Him...": Rohit Sharma Points Out 'TNPL' Factor Behind R Ashwin's Ton vs Bangladesh

Rahul Dravid "Very Regimented, Gautam Gambhir Is...": R Ashwin Decodes Stark Difference

Elderly Lady In Stands Celebrates R Ashwin's Century At Chepauk, Video Goes Viral

"Replay Dekh To Lo": Rishabh Pant Trolls Rohit Sharma As Skipper Commits DRS Blunder

R Ashwin Grilled By Wife Prithi In Chepauk, Video Sets Internet Ablaze

Bangladesh Star's Blunt R Ashwin Comparison With Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma

Watch: Virat Kohli Bows To R Ashwin During 1st Test vs Bangladesh. Here's The Reason