Ravichandran Ashwin was named Player of the Match as India triumphed over Bangladesh by 280 runs in Chennai. As Ashwin continues to solidify his legacy in Indian cricket, veteran Bangladeshi cricketer Tamim Iqbal has weighed in on his importance, drawing parallels between Ashwin and celebrated batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

In his role as a commentator during Bangladesh's tour of India, Tamim emphasized Ashwin's contributions, stating, "Ravichandran Ashwin is equally important in my eyes. We often hear about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, but Ashwin's impact on this team is immense." He highlighted that Ashwin's achievements—over 500 Test wickets and 6 Test centuries—merit recognition alongside India's top batters.

India's captain, Rohit Sharma, echoed these sentiments during the post-match presentation, praising Ashwin for his dual contributions with both bat and ball. Rohit remarked, "Every time we look up to him, he's always there for us. His performance is always brilliant, and he never feels out of the game." Rohit noted that Ashwin's recent competitive experience, including his participation in the IPL and TNPL, has bolstered his performance.

As Ashwin continues to shine in the cricketing arena, comparisons to India's batting legends underscore his vital role in the team's success and his reputation as a reliable all-rounder.