Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said Friday he was basking in the pressure of the Bangladesh series after his counter-attacking century handed India a firm grip over the first Test. Ashwin, 38,

Veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin discussed how he has liberated himself from external and internal pressures, aiming to play cricket with a smile. After scoring a crucial century against Bangladesh,

India spinner R Ashwin has said that he is content with his cricket and does not play it to answer his critics anymore. Ashwin said that he had promised himself 5 years back that he would play the game with a smile on his face.

As the much awaited India vs Bangladesh test series got underway, Ravichandran Ashwin stood out amongst all the players for his contribution with the bat as he scored an all important century in which he was assisted by all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

Ravichandran Ashwin embraces pressure, focuses on cricket with a smile, and separates bowling and batting with mental detachment.