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.

Hasan Mahmud's impressive bowling performance, claiming four wickets, underscored his growing reputation as a leading fast bowler in international cricket. Despite the early setbacks, India was looking strong, thanks to the resilience shown by Ashwin and Jadeja.