NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble praised Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for their exceptional partnership on the first day of the Chennai Test against Bangladesh.
This pair helped India recover impressively, forming an unbeaten 195-run partnership.
At the end of day one, Ashwin remained not out with 102 runs off 112 balls, striking at a rate of 91.07, including 10 fours and 2 sixes.
Kumble shared his thoughts on his official X handle, highlighting the significance of Ashwin and Jadeja's efforts after India's uncertain start.
"@ashwinravi99's century paired with @imjadeja's inning turned the tide for India. Their determination and partnership were vital after that shaky start," Kumble wrote on X.
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan also commended Ashwin and Jadeja for their batting display.
"Serious cricketers .. @ashwinravi99 & @imjadeja.. How often at home in India do they produce magic with the Bat .. !! They will no doubt follow with the Ball as well," Vaughan wrote on X.
Summarizing the first day of the Chennai Test, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first. India's top-order crumbled to 34/3. However, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (56 in 118 balls, with nine fours) and Rishabh Pant (39 in 52 balls, with six fours) built a crucial 62-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
India faced further trouble at 144/6, but Ashwin and Jadeja (86* in 117 balls, with 10 fours and two sixes) revived the innings with a 195-run stand, leaving the score at 339/6 by the end of the day.
Hasan Mahmud (4/58) was Bangladesh's standout bowler, dismantling India's top order by removing skipper Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), and Virat Kohli (6).
This pair helped India recover impressively, forming an unbeaten 195-run partnership.
At the end of day one, Ashwin remained not out with 102 runs off 112 balls, striking at a rate of 91.07, including 10 fours and 2 sixes.
Kumble shared his thoughts on his official X handle, highlighting the significance of Ashwin and Jadeja's efforts after India's uncertain start.
"@ashwinravi99's century paired with @imjadeja's inning turned the tide for India. Their determination and partnership were vital after that shaky start," Kumble wrote on X.
.@ashwinravi99’s century paired with @imjadeja’s inning turned the tide for India. Their determination and partnership were vital after that shaky start.#INDvBAN
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) September 19, 2024
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan also commended Ashwin and Jadeja for their batting display.
"Serious cricketers .. @ashwinravi99 & @imjadeja.. How often at home in India do they produce magic with the Bat .. !! They will no doubt follow with the Ball as well," Vaughan wrote on X.
Serious cricketers .. @ashwinravi99 & @imjadeja .. How often at home in India do they produce magic with the Bat .. !! They will no doubt follow with the Ball as well … #INDvBAN
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 19, 2024
Summarizing the first day of the Chennai Test, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first. India's top-order crumbled to 34/3. However, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (56 in 118 balls, with nine fours) and Rishabh Pant (39 in 52 balls, with six fours) built a crucial 62-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
India faced further trouble at 144/6, but Ashwin and Jadeja (86* in 117 balls, with 10 fours and two sixes) revived the innings with a 195-run stand, leaving the score at 339/6 by the end of the day.
Hasan Mahmud (4/58) was Bangladesh's standout bowler, dismantling India's top order by removing skipper Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), and Virat Kohli (6).
