Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took to Instagram on Tuesday, following a triumph against England in the second Test of the ongoing four-match series. "The picture says it all," read the caption on a post by the cricketer on the social media platform. The post comprised of some pictures from the game, with Ashwin seen in all of them. The hosts emerged victorious by a margin of 317 runs in the game held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The triumph saw them draw level 1-1 in the four-match series, after a defeat against England by 227 runs in the opening game of the longest format. The opener had similarly been held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
India vs England, 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Posts Images From Chennai Test Win, Says "Picture Says It All"
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India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin posted a few pictures from India's Test win against England in Chennai, which saw them draw level 1-1 in the four-match Test series.
IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin made his presence felt with the bat scoring 106.© Instagram
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Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took to Instagram on Tuesday
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Ashwin posted pics from India's triumph against England in the 2nd Test
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The triumph saw them draw level 1-1 in the four-match series
Ashwin said he was grateful to everyone who had wished him over the course of this Test.
"I can't express how I feel right now, but I am so very grateful to each and everyone who has wished me over the last few days. I would also like to thank the #KnowledgableChennaiCrowd for turning up in numbers and making me feel like a hero," his tweet read.
Ashwin was named as the Player of the Match, for his impactful performances with both bat and ball in the second Test. The 34-year-old registered a five-wicket haul in England's first innings, after India were bowled out for 329 in 95.5 overs.
The spinner's performance helped the hosts dismiss the English batsmen for a total of 134. Ashwin made his presence felt with the bat in the second innings, scoring 106 off 148 deliveries which comprised of 14 boundaries and a six. India posted a total of 286 with none of the other batsmen barring Virat Kohli able to make much of an impact, handing England a target of 482 runs.
Ashwin followed up his ton with three wickets in the second innings, as England failed to cross the 200-run mark in both innings having been bowled out for 164.
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