Virat Kohli led the way with the applause for R Ashwin after his fantastic 113 against Bangladesh in the Chennai Test. The whole of Chepauk also gave Ashwin a standing ovation on Day 2 after he got out.

Recently, Pant officially returned to first-class cricket in the Duleep Trophy, showcasing an impressive performance that secured his spot back in the national team. The 26-year-old last played in whites for India against Bangladesh right before the incident and was clearly delighted to be back in the squad.

Virat Kohli arrived in Chennai directly from London, where he had been spending time with his family, Kohli has returned to Chennai for a Test match after a three-year hiatus. His record at the Chepauk is impressive. He averages 44.50 from four Tests, including a century against Australia in 2013. He owns 267 runs at this venue.