'Fancy a Chess Match Sometime?' Viswanathan Anand Calls Ravi Ashwin A ‘Chess Player Among Cricketers’, Congratulates Him on Playing 100 Test Matches
The chess great hailed Ravichandran Ashwin and his achievement of featuring in his 100th Test match for India. Ashwin became the 14th Indian player to play 100 Test matches.
Viswanathan Anand congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin as he made his 100th Test appearance, during the India vs England 5th Test in Dharamshala. The all-rounder became the 14th Indian to play 100 Test matches and on this special occasion, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video on social media where Anand congratulated Ashwin for this terrific achievement, calling him a 'chess player among cricketers.' The video also had Ashwin talk about Anand and his skills as a chess player. The Indian chess great subsequently reposted the video and penned a message for Ashwin with a unique invitation. Hey @ashwinravi99. Congrats on 100 Tests! Your dedication inspires! Fancy a chess match sometime? Maybe you can even bowl me over in a friendly cricket game too?" Ravi Ashwin Receives Guard of Honour From Teammates As He Makes His 100th Test Appearance During IND vs ENG 5th Test 2024 (Watch Video).
Viswanathan Anand Lauds Ravi Ashwin
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