On the final ball of the 44th over, star Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana bowled a short ball outside off stump and Ashwin cut it away for a four through the sweeper cover. Gambhir was left mighty impressed with the shot and the picture of his reaction is going viral on social media.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was in disbelief seeing Ravichandran Ashwin smack Bangladesh's fastest bowler, Nahid Rana, to the boundary in Chennai.

Ravichandran Ashwin came to India's rescue on the first day of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. With India struggling at 144 for six, Ashwin's stellar batting, including an impressive cut shot,

Ashwin received cheers from the crowd for his crucial knock on his home ground, playing a vital role in rescuing India from a difficult situation.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was in awe after Ravichandran Ashwin slapped a delivery from Nahid Rana for a four through point. Gambhirs reaction to Ashwins cracking cut short has gone viral.

Ashwin came up with a solid innings which included some awe-inspiring selection of shots that elicited nods of approval among the partisan crowd and the Indian head coach.