India vs New Zealand 1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin’s BIG statement, “I am shutting the outside noise better than ever"

India's off-spinner R Ashwin is known for putting out his views in front of everyone without any filters. He speaks his heart out on things that matter without the fear of being judged, whether on or off the field. 

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday said that he has lived through expectations for a while now and he has gotten better at shutting out outside noise.

At stumps on Day 3, India's score read 14/1 with the hosts leading New Zealand by 63 runs. For India, Cheteshwar Pujara (9*) and Mayank Agarwal (4*) are currently unbeaten at the crease.

"Look, I thought we stuck together really well as a bowling unit. 130-140 overs on that sort of pitch and going less than 2.5 runs per over, it was always going to be hard work and we were prepared for that. Everyone played their role perfectly. I felt the new ball was an easier time to bat in terms of scoring runs but we got wickets with second new ball," Ashwin told host broadcaster Star Sports before the start of play on Day 4.