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It is sad that he has been labelled as a Test player. Few know that Vihari, who has played in 12 Tests, is a delightful stroke player and also can contribute to the team with his off spin.

Ashwin remains seventh in the bowlers' rankings but he has gained 33 rating points to reach within three points of sixth-ranked Stuart Broad and to within 21 of second-ranked Neil Wagner.

The quality of the pitch became a subject of intense debate and former England players like Michael Vaughan mocked it for being a dust bowl

The off spinner puts India on brink of a massive series-levelling victory against England

Amid the chatter around the challenging Chepauk pitch, Ashwin came in at number eight and showed everyone how to bat on a deteriorating surface with an excellent century

Ashwin scored 106 runs off 148 balls with the help of 14 fours and a six as India's second innings came to an end at 286 in the post-tea session. Mohammad Siraj remained unbeaten on 16, and added 49 runs for the final wicket

At the tea break, India had reached 221/8 in their second innings, with Ashwin and Ishant Sharma batting on 68 and 0 respectively.

Scalps five wickets to skittle out England for 134; India stretch lead to 249 runs at stumps on Day Two

Ashwin picks six wickets to skittle out Australia for 178; Kohli men lose Rohit early in big chase

Ashwin ended with nine wickets in the ongoing first Test, including 6 for 61- his 28th five-for - in England's second innings.

Pant (91), Pujara (73) hit half-centuries but India face follow-on threat after being reduced to 257/6 at stumps on Day 3; Bess picks four wickets

"We know he is a fantastic player and he has got a fantastic record in particular, so it is going to be a great challenge to come up against him,” said Root.

The former left-arm spinner has eased into his new role as a commentator

This time, though, Jadeja's absence from the first two Tests due to a thumb fracture will mean India will have to pair either one, or two

Sridhar and Ashwin recount the emotional moments in the video called Let me tell a 'Kutti story' (small story)

India head coach said that the just-concluded series was the toughest tour ever for him

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I want to apologise for the way I went about things yesterday... my leadership wasn't good enough, I let the pressure of the game get to me, said Australia captain

A frustrated Australian captain Tim Paine started sledging, especially Ashwin. However, England former captain Michael Vaughan was not happy with his behaviour.

Paine dropped two catches of Rishabh Pant, who made a fluent 97 and raised hopes of an Indian win, and then dropped one of Hanuma Vihari, who remained unbeaten on 23