Ravichandran Ashwin is in the news lately for a splendid batting performance in the 1st innings of the India vs Bangladesh Test at his home ground- the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In what could potentially be his final Test match at home,

R Ashwin scored a brilliant century on Day 1 of the first Test in Chennai, lifting India from a precarious position. His partnership with Ravindra Jadeja helped India recover from 144 for 6 to 339 for 6 by the end of the day.

The stunning partnership and Ashwin's century knock left India legends Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly in absolute awe.

Ravindra Jadeja came up with the perfect response, when asked about helping R Ashwin during the first innings.

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.

The 38-year-old hit 113 off 133 balls, that included 11 fours and 2 sixes. As for 'Jaddu' he scored 86 off 124 balls, that included 10 fours and two sixes