'Masterclass from AshWIN': Fans Bow Down to Ashwin As He Smashes 6th Test Ton On Day 1 of IND vs BAN

Ravichandran Ashwin has registered his 6th Test ton on Day 1 of the 1st India vs Bangladesh Test. He came in when India were in a dire situation at 144/6 and following that he manufactured an exceptional partnership with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to steer India past the trouble zone. This is a special hundred for Aswhin as it came at his home ground of Chepauk. This is his second Test century in Chennai.

India recovered well from early hiccups to end day one at 339 for six against Bangladesh in the opening Test of the two-match series here on Thursday. India lost three wickets each in the morning and post-lunch session to reach 176 for six at tea with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hitting a patient 56. But it was counter-attacking seventh-wicket unconquered partnership of 195 runs off 227 balls between centurion Ravichandran Ashwin (102 not out) and Ravindra Jadeja (86 not out) that took Bangladesh by surprise.

Internet is abuzz over the century of Ravichandran Ashwin . Here are a few of the many reactions.

Besides Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja is also on the cusp of completing his milestone. The partnership between the two has reached the 191* runs. India finished on 339/6 at stumps on Day 1.