The veteran all-rounder took just 108 balls to register his overall sixth and second Test century at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. Ashwin outperformed batting specialists and later shared how he countered Chepauk's tricky wicket on Day 1 against Bangladesh.

Ravichandran Ashwin became the first cricketer to record over 20 fifty-plus scores and more than 30 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. During the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, he scored an unbeaten century and formed a vital partnership with Ravindra Jadeja,

Team India's seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin came to the crease when India were in trouble but confidently played his shots, maintaining a positive approach with classic cricket strokes. His efforts have now placed Bangladesh on the defensive as the veteran secured his sixth Test century,

Ravichandran Ashwin created history on the first day of play in the series opener between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai with the sixth Test century of his career. Ashwin is among the greatest Test bowlers of all time with 516 wickets while having an incredible record with the bat with 20 50+ scores (6 centuries).