Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin shared a humorous change with captain Rohit Sharma through the first Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh on the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The seasoned off-spinner performed a key position in India’s dominant 280-run win over Bangladesh with a file ton and six-wicket haul within the first Take a look at, proving that age is only a quantity.

After Crew India took a 1-0 lead within the ongoing two-match Take a look at sequence in opposition to Bangladesh on Sunday (September 22), Ravichandran Ashwin recounted a humorous second sparked by his spouse, Prithi Narayanan, whereas they have been watching highlights from a Duleep Trophy 2024 recreation.

Ravichandran Ashwin opens up about lighthearted second with Rohit Sharma after Chennai Take a look at

Prithi’s tongue-in-cheek remark concerning the youthful off-spinners presumably hoping for Ravichandran Ashwin to retire despatched him right into a playful banter with Rohit. This change highlighted how each Ravichandran Ashwin and Rohit Sharma, regardless of being senior gamers within the Indian group, proceed to be important contributors for them.

Ravichandran Ashwin mirrored on how he realized he had been within the recreation lengthy sufficient to be thought-about a veteran, evaluating his earlier days when he additionally puzzled about his place within the squad. This self-awareness, blended with humor, made for an entertaining dialogue between the 2 stalwarts.

With Ashwin turning 38 and Rohit approaching his thirty eighth birthday, the duo is embracing their standing as senior figures within the Indian cricket group. As Ashwin awaits Rohit’s birthday to share a fleeting second of being the identical age, their stellar efficiency and full of life persona win hearts.

I’m ready for Rohit Sharma’s birthday: Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin stated on his YouTube channel: “We have been watching some highlights the day earlier than yesterday. My spouse instructed me one thing: ‘These off-spinners, will not they be abusing you of their minds whereas bowling?’ I puzzled why and realized they have to be pondering, ‘When will he go away for us to get a break?’.

All of the sudden, I felt a bit off. I spotted, sure, I’m in that part now. Even after we have been younger, we used to surprise about our place within the aspect. All people does it. After I have a look at it now, it brings me to actuality. I make you understand you might have performed for lots of years.”

Ashwin additional famous, “I noticed a graphic on the official broadcasting channel. They’d put a year-wise breakdown, and it ended with quantity 38. I’m alone in that membership. Then abruptly I noticed Rohit; he was passing by. I requested him, ‘When is your birthday?’. He stated it was coming. I’m ready for his birthday. Then we will probably be of the identical age for a while.”

Notably, Ashwin received the Participant of the Match award for his all-round contribution to India’s huge win over Bangladesh within the Chennai Take a look at. He’s now second solely to Ian Botham for scoring a century and taking 5 wickets in the identical Take a look at.

The Indian off-spinner achieved this feat 4 instances in Take a look at cricket. He will probably be subsequent seen in motion within the second and last Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh, beginning on September 27 in Kanpur.