As the much awaited India vs Bangladesh test series got underway, Ravichandran Ashwin stood out amongst all the players for his contribution with the bat as he scored an all important century in which he was assisted by all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

Veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin discussed how he has liberated himself from external and internal pressures, aiming to play cricket with a smile. After scoring a crucial century against Bangladesh,

Ravichandran Ashwin, on Friday, revealed his newfound liberation from external and internal pressures, focusing on playing cricket with joy. He described how a century against Bangladesh highlighted his shift in mindset,

Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday said he has liberated himself from the clutches of external and internal pressure, and now he is just looking to play cricket “with a smile on face.” Ashwin made a back-on-the-wall hundred on the first day of the opening Test here against Bangladesh to rescue India from a precarious 144 for six in the company of an equally resolute Ravindra Jadeja.

Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday said he has liberated himself from the clutches of external and internal pressure, and now he is just looking to play cricket "with a smile on face."

Ravichandran Ashwin scored 113 in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. This was his second century in the longest format of the game at this venue. In addition to two centuries, Ashwin also has four five-wicket hauls at his home venue.

Indian cricket team's star spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, delivered a crucial century to put India in a commanding position at stumps on Day 1 of IND vs BAN 1st Test in Chennai. By the second session,