Mumbai, May 5 -- Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin recalled a hilarious anecdote of spinner Yuzvendra Chahal claiming to have scored a century in his U19 days and how he would often request to open the innings when they both played for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ashwin was speaking on JioHotstar's 'Champions Waali Commentary'. Ashwin and Chahal, two of IPL's most decorated bowlers, shared the dressing room as a part of the RR squad from 2022 to 2024.

Speaking on the show, JioStar expert Ashwin recalled listening to Chahal boasting about his batting prowess, but hilariously questioned if he even possesses the power in his arms to clear the boundary.

"Chahal once told me that he used to bat during...