Ravichandran Ashwin rescued India from a rather embarrassing batting collapse on Day 1 of the Chennai Test against Bangladesh, scoring a brilliant century.

Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud picked up his second five-wicket haul in a row as India was bowled out for 376 runs in its first innings on Day 2 of the first cricket test.

R Ashwin reached another great height as an all-rounder during the first Test against Bangladesh at his home stadium in Chennai.

Dinesh Karthik spoke in detail about Ashwin and Jadeja's brilliant knock under pressure to rescue the Indian innings on Day 1 against Bangladesh.

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.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja staged an impressive recovery for India against Bangladesh in Chennai. From a precarious position at 144 for six, their unbroken 195-run stand propelled India to 339 for six by day's close.

Following tame dismissals of Rohit Sharma, Gill, Kohli, and comeback men Pant and KL, an unbroken stand of 195 in just 37.4 overs was gold dust for India

An unbeaten century by Ravichandran Ashwin leads India's fightback from a poor start against Bangladesh on day one of the first Test in Chennai.

Ravichandran Ashwin made 113 in a commanding partnership with Ravindra Jadeja to lead India to 376 all out on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh on Friday in Chennai. India are looking to extend their lead at the top of the World Test Championship rankings as they begin a fresh Test season of 10 matches.