RAshwin, one of India's most prolific spinners, made his 100th Test appearance at the IND vs ENG Dharamshala Test. The veteran spinner was honoured with a commemorative cap in the foothills of the Himalayas, and he went on to deliver a spectacular 3 in the final Test match of the series.

Ashwin received praise from all over and hasn't disappointed whenever he arrives to play. The BCCI showcased a lot of appreciation for the spin bowler, and among them was the chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand. Indian Chess icon Viswanathan Anand shares his appreciation for R Ashwin Viswanathan Anand compared R Ashwin to a chess player among cricket players in a video that the BCCI posted on X (formerly Twitter), wishing him luck for his 100th Test match. For India, Ashwin claimed four wickets. Anand also remembered his conversations with the seasoned spinner and how chess became a means of communication between them.