Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir's Heartfelt Gesture For Ravichandran Ashwin's Century vs Bangladesh

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's rearguard performance salvaged India in the first innings of the first Test against Bangladesh, with both allrounders unbeaten at the end of the first day's play at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. At stumps on day one, Team India were at 339 for 6, with Ashwin (102 not out) and Jadeja (86 not out) looking strong after an unbeaten 195-run partnership. Bangladesh failed to maintain their momentum after picking up six wickets in the first two sessions of day and ended up conceding 163 runs in the third session, failing to get a breakthrough.

Coming to the crease in the 43rd over, Ashwin was quick to smash a few boundaries to keep off the pressure. Jadeja helped the 38-year-old as the two eased into a solid partnership. Jadeja too kept a good strike rate and Bangladesh bowlers couldn't keep up the pressure.

India crossed the 300-run mark in the 73rd over after playing 439 balls. Ashwin's sixth Test hundred came in the 78th over. It was also his second ton at his home ground.

The entire dressing room, including the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir, stood on their feet to praise the century.

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A stellar TON when the going got tough!

A round of applause for Chennai's very own - @ashwinravi99

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In the first two sessions of the day, the hosts struggled and lost quick wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal's fifty helped steady the innings to some extent. He scored a gritty 56 off 118 deliveries.

At Tea, India were at 176 for 6 with Ravindra Jadeja (7*) and Ravichandran Ashwin (21*).

The post-lunch session resumed from 88/3 with Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant on the crease. Pant