In a heartwarming gesture, Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli bowed to Ravichandran Ashwin after the spinner’s 37th five-wicket haul, equaling legendary Shane Warne’s record, during the 1st Test against Bangladesh in Chennai.

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Ashwin’s Stellar Performance Seals India’s 280-Run Victory

Ashwin’s 6/88 helped India crush Bangladesh by 280 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the 2-match series. Set a daunting target of 515, Bangladesh were bowled out for 234.

Rohit Sharma’s Masterplan Pays Off

Skipper Rohit Sharma’s decision to follow the same workload management strategy as the England series paid off, with the team retaining the same lineup for the 2nd Test in Kanpur.

“The Men’s Selection Committee has retained the same squad for the second Test of the IDFC FIRST Bank Test series against Bangladesh,” the BCCI’s statement.

WTC Implications

The victory boosts India’s World Test Championship hopes, solidifying their top spot.

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