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India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma's six leaves spectator with fractured nose

Rohit Sharma six off left-arm pacer Vishwa Fernando landed in the stands on day one of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka here at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The spectator, a 22-year-old male in the D corporate box, sustained a deep cut and was taken to hospital for an x-ray after first aid. "X-ray showed fracture of the nasal bone. Cut injury over the nose was sutured," confirmed Dr Ajith Benedict Rayan, medical director of the Hosmat Hospital.

"One Takeaway For Next Generation From Me Is...": Virat Kohli On His 100th Test

Basking in the glory of becoming only the 12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests, Virat Kohli on Friday said he wants the "next generation" to take inspiration from the fact he could achieve the milestone despite playing in all three formats through a gruelling international schedule.

In times of three formats, I played 100 Tests; next generation can take that from my career: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli on Friday said he wants the "next generation" to take inspiration from the fact he could achieve the milestone despite playing in all three formats through a gruelling international schedule. Indian cricket's reigning superstar was felicitated by the BCCI on Friday commemorating his landmark 100th Test match -- the first game against Sri Lanka here. "In present day cricket, with the amount we play with three formats and an IPL, the one takeaway the next generation can take from me is that I played 100 games in the purest format," Kohli said after being felicitated by Rahul Dravid.

Watch: BCCI's Tribute Video For Virat Kohli Includes Messages From Sachin Tendulkar & Other Legends

Former Indian cricketers including the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly and head coach of the Indian cricket team Rahul Dravid paid their tribute and wished luck to Virat Kohli, welcoming him to the "100-Test club." Kohli has so far played 99 Tests for India and will be eager to get out on the field in Indian whites for the 100th time on Friday in Mohali where India will take on Sri Lanka in the first Test.

Sachin Tendulkar Recalls Time When He First Heard Of Virat Kohli

Former India captain and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a message for Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th Test match. Tendulkar's message was part of a tribute video posted by BCCI on social media. The video also had messages from other members of the 100-Test club, including Team India head coach Rahul Dravid, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and former India opener Virender Sehwag. In his message for Kohli, Sachin spoke about the time when he had first heard Virat Kohli's name.

BCCI Central Contracts: Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara Dropped From Grade A to B

Out of favour veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara and former Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane were downgraded in the latest central contracts list of the BCCI that was ratified by the Board's Apex Council on Wednesday. The BCCI has four categories -- A which has annual remuneration of Rs 7 crore while A, B and C categories are valued at Rs 5 crore, Rs 3 crore and Rs 1 crore respectively. Last time, 28 cricketers were provided central contracts but this year, 27 have been awarded contracts with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah static as A players.

Indian cricketing legends extend wishes for Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th Test match

Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag shared their best wishes to Virat Kohli as the former Indian captain will play his 100th Test match in Mohali on Friday. Kohli will become the 12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests. He will become Test centurion against Sri Lanka at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali starting March 4. "I remember the first time I heard about you was when we were in Australia in 2007. You guys were playing the U-19 World Cup in Malaysia and that's when there were certain players in the team who were discussing about you. This is one player to watch out for, achhi batting kar leta hai (he can do good batting)," Tendulkar said in a video shared by BCCI.

Watch: BCCI's Tribute Video For Virat Kohli Includes Messages From Sachin Tendulkar & Other Legends

Former Indian cricketers including the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly and head coach of the Indian cricket team Rahul Dravid paid their tribute and wished luck to Virat Kohli, welcoming him to the "100-Test club." Kohli has so far played 99 Tests for India and will be eager to get out on the field in Indian whites for the 100th time on Friday in Mohali where India will take on Sri Lanka in the first Test.

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India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma's six leaves spectator with fractured nose

"One Takeaway For Next Generation From Me Is...": Virat Kohli On His 100th Test

In times of three formats, I played 100 Tests; next generation can take that from my career: Virat Kohli

Watch: BCCI's Tribute Video For Virat Kohli Includes Messages From Sachin Tendulkar & Other Legends

Sachin Tendulkar Recalls Time When He First Heard Of Virat Kohli

BCCI Central Contracts: Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara Dropped From Grade A to B

Indian cricketing legends extend wishes for Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th Test match

Watch: BCCI's Tribute Video For Virat Kohli Includes Messages From Sachin Tendulkar & Other Legends