IND vs ENG, second test: Ravichandran Ashwin posts snapshots of winning Chennai test, says “Picture says it all”

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took to Instagram on Tuesday, following a win against England in the second round of the ongoing four-game series. “The picture says it all,” read the caption in a post by the cricketer on the social media platform. The post consisted of some footage from the game, with Ashwin seen in all of them. The hosts were victorious by a 317-run margin in the game held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The win saw them draw 1-1 in the four-game series, following a 227-run loss to England in the longest-format opener. The first match had been held in a similar way at the MA Chidambaram stadium.

Ashwin said he was grateful to everyone who had wished for him during the course of this Test.

“I cannot express how I feel right now, but I am very grateful to each and every one of you who have wished me over the past few days. I would also like to thank #KnowledgableChennaiCrowd for appearing in numbers and making me feel like a hero,” it read. your tweet.

I cannot express how I feel right now, but I am very grateful to each and every one of those who have desired me over the past few days. I would also like to thank #KnowledgableChennaiCrowd for showing up in numbers and making me feel like a hero. pic.twitter.com/VXEgC0GU2D

– Ashwin (@ ashwinravi99) February 16, 2021

Ashwin was named Man of the Match, for his impressive performances with both the bat and the ball in the second Test. The 34-year-old posted a five-wicket run in England’s first innings, after India was eliminated by 329 in 95.5 overs.

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The roulette performance helped the hosts fire the English batters by a total of 134. Ashwin made his presence felt with the bat in the second inning, scoring 106 of 148 deliveries comprising 14 limits and six. India recorded a total of 286 and none of the other batsmen who excluded Virat Kohli were able to make a big impact, giving England a goal of 482 runs.

Ashwin followed his ton with three wickets in the second inning as England failed to cross the 200-run mark in both innings after being eliminated by 164.