Ravichandran Ashwin went back to the pavilion after a record-breaking ton and the Chennai crowd gave its local hero a standing applause.

Ravichandran Ashwin scored his sixth test hundred as he and Ravindra Jadeja dug India's cricketers out of trouble against Bangladesh on day one of the first test.

The 38-year-old hit 113 off 133 balls, that included 11 fours and 2 sixes. As for 'Jaddu' he scored 86 off 124 balls, that included 10 fours and two sixes

India took a commanding lead in the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, thanks to a strong seventh wicket partnership between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. With stellar performances from seamers Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep,

India were struggling at 144 for 6 in the second session, with the top order failing to build a partnership. However, Ashwin and Jadeja held the fort and prevented Bangladesh from finishing on top at the end of the first day.

Virat Kohli led the way with the applause for R Ashwin after his fantastic 113 against Bangladesh in the Chennai Test. The whole of Chepauk also gave Ashwin a standing ovation on Day 2 after he got out.

The video of the elderly lady cheering for Ashwin quickly circulated online, becoming a symbol of the genuine love and passion that cricket ignites.