India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline: Ashwin's Stunning Performance
India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline
NEW DELHI: Local boy Ravichandran Ashwin rose to the occasion, showcasing his skills that left Gautam Gambhir in awe during the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. Ashwin stepped onto the field at the MA Chidambaram Stadium when India found themselves in a precarious position, having lost six wickets for just 144 runs. The crowd erupted as he approached the crease.
Highlighting Ashwin's Mastery
Ashwin's exceptional form was evident as he delivered a series of stunning shots. Gautam Gambhir, observing from the dugout, was particularly impressed with a magnificent cut shot, which took place against Nahid Rana. On the last ball of the 44th over, Rana bowled a short and wide delivery clocking 144.2kph. Seizing the moment, Ashwin executed a sublime cut shot that raced to the sweeper cover boundary.
Reaction and Context
The commentators promptly hailed it as the 'shot of the day,' but it was Gambhir's delighted reaction that captured significant attention. This performance comes on the heels of Bangladesh's recent series victory against Pakistan, applauded widely in the cricketing community. Ashwin acknowledged their success, putting his performance in context.
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