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  • IND vs ENG | Will sleep properly by way of the evening: R Ashwin on fifth Test century

    Image Source : BCCI Ravichandran Ashwin
    It was extra of a sigh of reduction for Ravichandran Ashwin on day 3 of the continuing second Test between India and England on the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Five years since his all-round heroics in North Sound towards West Indies, Ashwin scored his fifth Test century, and subsequently grew to become the primary Indian participant to attain 100 and take 5 wickets in an innings of a Test for the third time. But greater than his private achievements, it was a job properly achieved for Ashwin after India suffered a collapse on the third morning. 
    “I will sleep well through the night, that is all that I am thinking. Even after the last Test, we spoke about how we are going to counter Leach and probably bring sweep to the game. Last time I was sweeping, I was 19 years old, I hit a bit of sweep shots well today. I am thankful the plan has paid off. Sort of had a very good day. I can’t say it’s been happening in the last three days, I have been practicisng with Vikram Rathore (batting coach), I would love to credit him with how my batting has come through over the last four- five matches,” stated Ashwin on the finish of day’s play. 

    Ashwin’s 134-ball century en path to his 106 helped India hand England a 482-run goal on a difficult Chennai monitor. The knock additionally witnessed a 96-un stand for the seventh wicket alongside Virat Kohli who struck 62 off 149 balls. 
    “I don’t know when the next Test is going to be here, but I am pleased. In the past, he’s (Ishant) been with me when I got hundreds at home and once Siraj came, I knew how to approach. I was thrilled for his batting and told him to go through the line of the ball. It was amazing to see how excited he was when I got my hundred. I don’t know what the team is feeling like but I am sure they are thrilled. I can’t thank the crowd enough, they have been very supportive,” he added. 
    Following the batting efficiency, Indian spinners decreased England to 3 down for 53 at stumps on the third day, requiring 429 extra runs to go 2-0 up within the four-match collection.

  • Watch: Mohammed Siraj exults as R Ashwin reaches his century; wins coronary heart with the gesture

    Image Source : BCCI.TV Mohammed Siraj
    Ravichandran Ashwin clout as a whole all-rounder is on an in depth show within the ongoing India vs England second Test in Chennai because the 34-year-old scored his fifth Test century on a tough Chepauk floor.

    The veteran Indian spinner took 134 balls to succeed in the mark whereas smashing 13 boundaries and a six in due course of as India set England an enormous goal of 500.

    While followers loved how a tailender made batting look straightforward on a gradual floor, it was Mohammed Siraj who received everybody’s coronary heart with the best way he celebrated his teammates century.

    The no.11 was already praised for holding on to 1 finish to permit Ashwin attain the century, by remaining not out on 16 runs off 21 balls in a 49-run last-wicket partnership.

    Ashwin scored 106 runs off 148 balls with the assistance of 14 fours and a six as India’s second innings got here to an finish at 286 within the post-tea session. Mohammad Siraj remained unbeaten on 16, and added 49 runs for the ultimate wicket with Ashwin who was the final wicket to fall.

    Earlier, resuming at 54/1 on Day Three, India misplaced 5 wickets however added 102 runs to get their lead previous 350 within the morning session. The hosts misplaced the wickets of Cheteshwar Pujara (7), Rohit Sharma (26), Rishabh Pant (8), Ajinkya Rahane (10) and debutant Axar Patel (7) in fast succession to present a glimmer of hope to England.

    However, skipper Virat Kohli and Ashwin then shared a 96-run stand for the seventh wicket to place India in a commanding place.
    Kohli, who confirmed his class on a Chepauk wicket that aided flip, was the primary wicket to fall within the post-lunch session as he was dismissed by Moeen Ali at his particular person rating of 62. This was the fifth time that Ali had dismissed the Indian skipper in Test cricket.

    Kuldeep Yadav (3) and Ishant Sharma (7) additionally shared eight and 27 run partnerships respectively with Ashwin to frustrate the England bowlers.

    India had posted 329 runs of their first innings. The hosts then bowled out England for 134, securing a 195-run lead.

    (With inputs from IANS).