WATCH: Rohit Sharma warmly interacts with R. Ashwin’s children after Chennai Test

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma was a proud man after India beat Bangladesh by 280 runs in Chennai. Team India now have taken a 1-0 lead in the series ahead of the second and final Test in Kanpur. At the end of the game, the Indian skipper was seen enjoying some time on the field. 

Rohit Sharma could be seen interacting with R. Ashwin’s young children in Chennai. India’s skipper was seen patting Ashwin’s daughter on her back playfully as the cricketer and his wife were looking on. 

Captain Rohit Sharma with Ravi Ashwin & his childrens after the match at Chepauk.👌



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Bangladeshi lost the game just before lunch on the 4th day of the game in Chennai. Ashwin was the best bowler with figures of 6/88 while Ravindra Jadeja picked 3 wickets. Bangladesh skipper Najmul Shanto batted well to top score for his side with 82 runs. 

Ian Chappell names Indian stars crucial for Australian series

Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell has named Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah as crucial for India’s chances during the Australian series. The veteran former commentator made these comments while writing on ESPN CRICINFO. 

“India's priority will be to get as many players as possible into form without suffering major injuries. However, the most pressing matters are to achieve those aims with Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant” Ian Chappell wrote on ESPN CRICINFO. 

The former Aussie skipper also wrote “Pant's ability to bounce back onto the Test scene is quite remarkable given his horrific car accident. He is a crucial wicketkeeper-batter in the Indian line-up and he'd give the team a major boost if he's at the peak of his powers for the Australian tour”

Rishabh Pant scored 109 runs in the 2nd innings of his comeback game. “If Pant can perform at his best, he's the ideal keeper for Australian conditions. If he's able to continue with his agile performance standing back, that is what is required in Australia. You need a keeper who capably covers a lot of territory to both sides of the wicket. Any keeper who fulfils those requirements not only improves the team's fielding but also allows the slip fielders to spread wider to cover extra territory," wrote Ian Chappell. 

While writing about Jasprit Bumrah, Ian Chappell opined “The good form and fitness of both Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj - the two most successful pace bowlers on the last Australian tour - is essential. Of those two, Bumrah is the attack leader. A critical part of India's build-up to the Australian tour will be ensuring Bumrah is in form but remains fit to play the bulk of the five Tests”

The Australian legend also added “It would be ideal if the mercurial Mohammed Shami is fit for Australia but the presence of a good left-arm paceman would also improve India's variety in attack. The spin bowling is in good hands with Jadeja and Ashwin. Nevertheless, I wouldn't discount the importance of Kuldeep Yadav on some Australian surfaces."