Having left on day two due a family emergency, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed Ashwin’s return for day four of the Test on Sunday.
Compatriot Kuldeep Yadav speculated Ashwin’s return speaking to the host broadcaster before day four action of the third Test, with the national body and Ashwin confirming the news during the morning session. The news came with the hosts building a lead in excess of 350 runs, holding the upper hand over the visitors in a quest to take a 2-1 series lead, as well 12 World Test Championship points.
Ashwin would likely reach the venue by the second session of Sunday’s play.