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India vs Sri Lanka: Mohali to allow 50 percent crowd for Virat Kohli's 100th Test
Cricket Association (PCA) has decided to open the gates for spectators at 50% capacity for the upcoming first Test between India and Sri Lanka, which will be Virat Kohli’s 100th for India. The state association had earlier announced a complete ban on spectators despite cases of Covid-19 being on the decline in these parts. However, on Tuesday, the PCA took the call after fans continued to throng the stadium for a glimpse of their favourite cricketers during the nets session. “Keeping in mind all Covid-19 protocols, the PCA has got the Indian cricket board’s (BCCI) nod to allow spectators at 50% capacity for the first Test. With the decreasing number of Covid-19 cases in the city, the PCA has decided to also open online sale of tickets for the game,” PCA treasurer RP Singla told TOI on Tuesday.
Sunil Gavaskar Hopes Virat Kohli Will Celebrate 100th Test With Special Batting Feat
Virat Kohli will play his 100th Test match when India host Sri Lanka in the first of a two-match Test series starting Friday in Mohali. The former India captain will become only the 12th Indian to play 100 Test matches. Kohli, who is currently regarded as one of the world's best batters, has an opportunity to make the occasion even more special as he is only 38 runs away from completing 8000 runs in the longest format of the game. He is set to become only the sixth Indian joining an elite list comprising greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman.
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: India Look To Extend Incredible Record In Tests vs Sri Lanka At Home
Team India and Sri Lanka will battle it out in a two-match Test series starting March 4 in Mohali. The first Test will mark the beginning of newly appointed full-time skipper Rohit Sharma's journey as the leader of the Test side. Virat Kohli, on the other hand, will represent India in the cricketing whites for the 100th time. The home side has a few records to extend as it enters the Test series. One that must be highlighted is India's dominance over the island nation in Tests at home.
India vs Sri Lanka: Jasprit Bumrah, Team India's Test vice-captain
Jasprit Bumrah said on Tuesday his role as a senior member of the side was well-defined irrespective of the vice-captaincy. “I don’t look at it as a particular position, (or) that a bowler or a batter is a leader. As a senior member of the team, you have to help the side in whatever capacity you can. For me it is just a post.
India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli 38 Runs Away From Joining India Legends In Elite List
The India vs Sri Lanka first Test starting on March 4 in Mohali will be a special occasion for Virat Kohli. The former India captain will become only the 12th Indian to play 100 Test matches on Friday. The right-hander, who is currently regarded as one of the best batters going around, has an opportunity to make the occasion even more special. Kohli is only 38 runs away from completing 8000 runs in the longest format of the game. He is set to become only the sixth Indian joining an elite list comprising greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman.
India news: Bumrah mum on team selection but Ashwin could return
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is on track to make a return in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah said.
Karthik sympathises with Saha, but says Pant nailed his place in Team India
Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday said he could understand it would have been a "hard one to swallow" for Wriddhiman Saha when the team management decided to move on from him but said the call was pretty understandable as Rishabh Pant had "pretty much nailed his place in the side." Lauding the wicket-keeping skills of Saha, who was excluded from the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, Karthik said, "But you can see Rishabh Pant has pretty much nailed his place in the team. So then, you can understand which direction the Indian team is going in where they feel that if it's going to be a second keeper role, then they'll look at somebody younger."