IND vs SL LIVE: Ashwin back in form – It had been 13 innings since R Ashwin got his last fifty. He saw Ravindra Jadeja batting ahead of him even at home Tests. But on Saturday, he hit the top gear, reminding everyone why he is so special with the bat. During his 82-ball 61-run stay, it was his sheer brilliance that reminded everyone of Sachin Tendulkar. He imitated the iconic STRAIGHT DRIVE, sending the crowd in a frenzy. Follow India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live on InsideSport.IN.
R Ashwin, who started out as an opener, had time and again showed how to bat in difficult conditions. Be it the tough Chennai wicket against England or the century against West Indies in West Indies, he proved he could be a reliable batter too.
IND vs SL LIVE: R Ashwin’s STRAIGHT DRIVE will remind you of Sachin Tendulkar, slams FIFTY after 13 inns- Watch video
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IND vs SL LIVE: R Ashwin’s STRAIGHT DRIVE will remind you of Sachin Tendulkar, slams FIFTY after 13 inns- Watch video
What straight drive was that from Ashwin!
— Manish (@manish_shett_) March 5, 2022
THAT STRAIGHT DRIVE FROM ASHWIN 🔥
He crosses the 40-run mark as 🇮🇳 reaches 423/6. #SaddaPunjab #INDvSL
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) March 5, 2022
IND vs SL LIVE: R Ashwin’s STRAIGHT DRIVE will remind you of Sachin Tendulkar, slams FIFTY after 13 inns- Watch video
On Saturday, Ravindra Jadeja once again surpassed him with a brilliant ton but their record partnership of 130 runs for the seventh wicket put India in command and on course to win the match.
IND vs SL LIVE: R Ashwin’s STRAIGHT DRIVE will remind you of Sachin Tendulkar, slams FIFTY after 13 inns- Watch video
What straight drive was that from Ashwin!
— Manish (@manish_shett_) March 5, 2022
IND vs SL LIVE: R Ashwin’s STRAIGHT DRIVE will remind you of Sachin Tendulkar, slams FIFTY after 13 inns- Watch video
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