Ravichandran Ashwin rescued India from a rather embarrassing batting collapse on Day 1 of the Chennai Test against Bangladesh, scoring a brilliant century.

Ravichandran Ashwin scored his sixth test hundred as he and Ravindra Jadeja dug India's cricketers out of trouble against Bangladesh on day one of the first test.

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.

Dinesh Karthik spoke in detail about Ashwin and Jadeja's brilliant knock under pressure to rescue the Indian innings on Day 1 against Bangladesh.

R Ashwin reached another great height as an all-rounder during the first Test against Bangladesh at his home stadium in Chennai.

Following tame dismissals of Rohit Sharma, Gill, Kohli, and comeback men Pant and KL, an unbroken stand of 195 in just 37.4 overs was gold dust for India

Aakash Chopra drew a major comparison after R Ashwin produced a brilliant batting performance, notching up his sixth century against Bangladesh.

An unbeaten century by Ravichandran Ashwin leads India's fightback from a poor start against Bangladesh on day one of the first Test in Chennai.

Ravichandran Ashwin made 113 in a commanding partnership with Ravindra Jadeja to lead India to 376 all out on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh on Friday in Chennai. India are looking to extend their lead at the top of the World Test Championship rankings as they begin a fresh Test season of 10 matches.