IN PICS: Ashwin Meets Men In White

The 30-year-old also became the highest wicket-taker in 2016 with 5 five-wicket hauls and claiming 10 wickets in an innings twice. (source: AP)

Post match Rear Admiral B. Dasgupta, YSM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet hosted Ashwin on board at INS Jalashwa, one of the frontline warships of the navy. The Indian off-spinner shared a cup of coffee with Indian Naval sailors. (Twitter)

Ashwin had earlier expressed gratitude towards Indian soldiers on his social media handle. (Twitter)

India defeated England by 246 runs in the second Test match at vishakhaptanam and lead the five-match series 1-0. (source: AP)

R Ashwin played a crucial role in India’s victory against England, clinching 8 wickets in total. (source: AP)