One can say that off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was at his bowling best when he walked down the cricket ground for the first Test match against New Zealand.

Courtesy his magical bowling, Indians were looking for the innings and 115-run win over NZ in the first Test ahead of the tougher series later in the season. We aren’t unbeknownst that the hosts had lost their previous series 0-4 to Australia in Australia earlier this year and all they are looking forward is win in this series.

The Kiwis obliged the Indians by caving in meekly with more than a day to spare. Off-spinner R Ashwin, who had a memorable match with a haul of 12 for 85 and thereby bettering S Venkataraghavan's figures of 12 for 152 against the Kiwis in 1965, said it was a good beginning for the team.

"As a whole the team had a tough year but it happens with every team. We have put that behind and we are starting on a good note. Hopefully we can continue and have a great season. I feel really happy. I don't get too happy or bogged down by performances, whether it is too bad or great. But yes, it's a good start. The pressure is off my back, I can enjoy myself and let the ball do the talking," he said.

We hope you continue with your mind-blowing performance in the coming games as well!

Source: TNN