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In a historic moment during the ongoing Test series between India and England, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was honoured with his 100th Test cap ahead of the match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala.
Rahul Dravid hands Ravichandran Ashwin his 100th Test cap
The occasion was marked by a special presentation as India’s head coach Rahul Dravid handed over the prestigious cap to Ashwin, recognizing his remarkable achievement in Test cricket. Ashwin, known for his exceptional skills as an off-spinner, has been a pivotal figure in the Indian cricket team’s success over the years.
Rahul Dravid presented a special cap to Ravichandran Ashwin on his 100th Test. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/YypvDxWETE
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 7, 2024
Ashwin with his wife ahead of his 100th Test.
– A proud moment for the family. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/S5towek28d
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 7, 2024
Guard of honour for R Ashwin
Following the cap presentation, Ashwin was further celebrated by his teammates as they formed a guard of honour, paying tribute to his illustrious career and significant milestone.
Ravi Ashwin hugged captain Rohit Sharma during the guard of honour.
One of the best moments of the day🫂. pic.twitter.com/G4A1HprNFI
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) March 7, 2024
Here’s the video:
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Ashwin getting a deserved guard of honour! 👏
📹 @MihirRavani#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/sVTPEFvJeU
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) March 7, 2024
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The gesture demonstrated the respect and admiration Ashwin commands within the Indian cricket fraternity.
Having played a pivotal role in numerous memorable victories for India, Ashwin’s journey to 100 Test matches is a testament to his dedication, skill and passion for the game. Throughout his career, he has showcased remarkable consistency and versatility, contributing with both bat and ball in various challenging conditions around the world.
As Ashwin took the field for his 100th Test appearance, wife Prithi Narayanan and daughters – Aadhya & Akhira, were also seen celebrating his achievement.
Picture of the day feat Ravichandran Ashwin and family 🧡#INDvsENG #Tests #cricket #RavichandranAshwin #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/erzlIJVaJe
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 7, 2024
IND vs ENG 2024, 5th Test – Playing XI
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes (wk), Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir, Mark Wood, James Anderson
