"Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja Playfully 'Bully' R Ashwin with MS Dhoni on Flight to Kanpur"

Team India's flight to Kanpur was filled with laughter as the players celebrated their strong victory in the first Test against Bangladesh. In a video shared by the BCCI, the team was seen enjoying themselves, and during one fun moment, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah playfully teased star all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin.

After his match-winning performance in the first Test against Bangladesh, Ashwin became the target of a light-hearted prank featuring a classic MS Dhoni-inspired meme.

Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja playfully teased Ashwin with the viral phrase "Anna for a reason," a nod to the famous 'Thala for a reason' meme that celebrates Dhoni's leadership and presence. Over time, this phrase has become a popular meme due to its frequent use.

On the flight to Kanpur, Bumrah playfully teased Ashwin by using the phrase to celebrate his contributions in India's impressive 280-run victory over Bangladesh. Jadeja, sitting next to Ashwin, quickly joined in, repeating the same phrase for fun.

Despite the teasing, Ashwin took it all in good humor, smiling as he joked about being ‘bullied’ by his teammates. Bumrah laughed and clarified that his comments were just a form of 'appreciation' for Ashwin’s impressive performance.

With the second Test set for September 27 in Kanpur, Ashwin's role will be crucial, as India is expected to field a spin-heavy lineup. The black soil pitch is likely to provide plenty of turn, and the veteran spinner will aim to build on his strong performance in Chennai as India seeks to sweep the series.

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