Ravichandran Ashwin, an experienced player of the Indian cricket team, had recently made a special achievement in his name. Let us tell you that the 5th Test match between India and England in Dharamsala proved to be the 100th match of his Test career. Ashwin became the 14th player overall to play 100 test matches for India.

On the other hand, the cricket world was seen congratulating Ashwin on his special achievement. So now five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has also given a big statement praising Ashwin. Anand says that Ashwin is a chess player among cricketers.

Vishnathan Anand gave a big statement regarding Ashwin

Let us tell you that BCCI has shared a video of Vishwanathan Anand’s statement regarding Ashwin on its official X account. This video is from the time of Covid. According to this video, Anand says for Ashwin-

I had a long and wonderful conversation with Ashwin during the Covid pandemic. He invited me to his YouTube channel. During this time we discussed many things. You are the chess player among cricketers and I am sure you can bring your top game. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. A real feather in your cap.

Watch this video shared by BCCI

From one champion to another 🔝

Viswanathan Anand 🤝 R Ashwin #TeamIndia , #INDvENG , @vishy64theking , @ashwinravi99 , @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/75Ji44FBJm

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 7, 2024

On the other hand, if we give you information about Ashwin’s performance in the Dharamsala Test match, Ashwin played an important role in restricting England to 218 runs in the first innings. In the first innings of England, Ashwin took a total of 4 wickets for India, while Kuldeep Yadav got 5 wickets and Ravindra Jadeja got 1 wicket.