Following India’s triumph over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai by 280 runs, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin addressed the post-match press conference and commended Rishabh Pant’s remarkable comeback.
“I don’t think Rishabh’s form and ability were ever questioned. It’s the way he came back and put himself out there that is miraculous, which is probably God-sent,” Ashwin stated in the post-match press conference.
“I didn’t think he felt any pressure. He is entertaining and will only get better. He never lacked any confidence, and he will always have the backing of the team.”
Ashwin emphasized his unwavering belief in Pant’s abilities, saying, “I was never in doubt of his comeback.”
Ashwin’s comments reflect the team’s confidence in Pant’s talent and resilience.
Day 4 of the Chennai Test began with India needing six wickets and Bangladesh needing 357 runs more to win the first match of the two-match series.
For India, Ashwin snapped six wickets in his spell of 21 overs, where he conceded 88 runs. Three wickets were bagged by Jadeja in his spell of 5.1 overs where he conceded 58 runs and bowled two maiden overs. One wicket was taken by Jasprit Bumrah where he conceded just 24 runs and bowled two maiden overs in his 10 overs.
At the time of drinks, Bangladesh were 194/4, with Najmul Hossain Shanto (64*) and Shakib Al Hasan (25*) unbeaten on the crease.
After drinks, off-spinner Ravichandaran Ashwin provided the first breakthrough for the hosts as he sent back left-hand batter Shakib Al Hasan back to the pavillion. The southpaw was dismissed after scoring 25 runs.
Following the left-hand batter’s departure, the team’s wicketkeeper, Litton Das, came out to bat in the middle along with captain Shanto.Bangladesh touched the 200 run mark in 53.5 overs as Shanto slammed a boundary on the bowling of Ashwin.
