Meanwhile, former India captain Sourav Ganguly speaking to India Today lauded Ashwin for his show with the bat but had a word of caution, saying he must not forget that he is a bowler first. At the end of second day's play, India were in firm control with England reeling at 103/5, trailing by 352 runs. Ashwin not only scored a fifty, but also claimed two wickets on day two of the second Test in Vizag. (Vizag Test: Spinners put India in firm control on Day 2)Ganguly feels Ashwin's batting has gone to another level and if he continues in this fashion it will solve lot of problem for India. His batting has taken off exceptionally and going to solve lot of problem for India, Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli," Ganguly said.

Source: India Today November 18, 2016 16:03 UTC