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India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Spectators To Be Allowed For Virat Kohli's 100th Test Match At Mohali

The first Test between India and Sri Lanka, which will be superstar batter Virat Kohli's landmark 100th match, beginning on Friday will be played in front of spectators, reversing an earlier decision to play the game behind closed doors. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said in a statement on Tuesday that cricket fans will be able to witness the historic moment of Kohli playing his 100th Test match. "The first Test between India and Sri Lanka to be played at the Punjab Cricket Stadium in Mohali will not be held behind closed doors," Shah said in the statement.

Virat Kohli, India Teammates Gear Up For Sri Lanka Test Series. See Pics

With the Indian cricket team set to begin their two-match Test series vs Sri Lanka on March 4, the BCCI took to social media to give fans a sneak peek into the home side's preparations. Sri Lanka's tour of India began with a three-match T20I series which the hosts won 3-0. Taking to Twitter, the BCCI posted photos from training and captioned it as, "T20Is Preps begin for the Tests #TeamIndia | #INDvSL | @Paytm".

India vs Sri Lanka: Jasprit Bumrah Explains How Team India Can Make Virat Kohli's 100th Test Special

He made his Test debut under Virat Kohli and as the superstar-batter gears up for his 100th outing in the format, Indian pace spearhead and current vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah said the landmark game is a reflection of his former skipper's dedication towards the game. Kohli's 100th Test would be against Sri Lanka beginning here on March 4. Bumrah made his Test debut under Kohli's leadership in 2018.

Virat Kohli set to play 100th Test behind closed doors

It will be a special occasion when star batsman Virat Kohli returns to the India team after taking a break during the Sri Lanka T20 series.

After Personal Tragedy, The Boy Was "Ready To Go Out And Bat": Punit Bisht Recalls Emotional Stand With 17-Year-Old Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy Match

When Punit Bisht entered the dressing room on the third day of Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka back in 2006, there was deafening silence all round and sitting in a corner was a 17-year-old Virat Kohli, eyes all welled up. Bisht, then all of 19, was taken aback by the sight. The look on Kohli's face was enough to tell him that India's future captain, who was still a boy at that time, was trying to battle a storm inside. Kohli had just lost his father Prem, a lawyer, who suffered a brain stroke just a few hours back in the middle of the night.

Virat Kohli and 'that boy' at the other end: Punit Bisht recalls emotional stand with old buddy

Bisht entered the dressing room on the third day of Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka back in 2006, there was deafening silence all round and sitting in a corner was a 17-year-old Virat Kohli, eyes all welled up. Bisht, then all of 19, was taken aback by the sight. The look on Kohli's face was enough to tell him that India's future captain, who was still a boy at that time, was trying to battle a storm inside.

"I Knocked Him Over": Former Australia Spinner Picks Virat Kohli's Wicket As His "Most Memorable" One

Former Australia spinner Steve O'Keefe has recalled his "most memorable" wicket, which he took during the tour of India in 2017. During the first Test in Pune, O'Keefe returned with the identical figures of 6 for 25 in both the innings as India were bowled out for 105 and 107, respectively. In the second innings, O'Keefe had castled Virat Kohli after the former India skipper left a delivery, which came back with the angle knocked over his off-stump. O'Keefe has recalled dismissing Kohli in the Pune Test, labelling it as the "most memorable" wicket of his international career.

Watch: Virat Kohli Shares Sneak Peek From Stylish Behind-The-Scenes Video On Twitter

Ex-India skipper Virat Kohli posted a short video on Twitter where he could be seen flexing his muscles during a shoot. The video was captioned "#BTS" as it portrayed the behind the scenes of a shoot that involved Kohli. The video also featured some special effects while Virat focused on the lights and camera in front of him. Kohli wasn't a part of the recently concluded T20I series win against Sri Lanka and was handed a well-needed break ahead of the two-match Test series against the same opponents beginning March 4.

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India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Spectators To Be Allowed For Virat Kohli's 100th Test Match At Mohali

Virat Kohli, India Teammates Gear Up For Sri Lanka Test Series. See Pics

India vs Sri Lanka: Jasprit Bumrah Explains How Team India Can Make Virat Kohli's 100th Test Special

Virat Kohli set to play 100th Test behind closed doors

After Personal Tragedy, The Boy Was "Ready To Go Out And Bat": Punit Bisht Recalls Emotional Stand With 17-Year-Old Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy Match

Virat Kohli and 'that boy' at the other end: Punit Bisht recalls emotional stand with old buddy

"I Knocked Him Over": Former Australia Spinner Picks Virat Kohli's Wicket As His "Most Memorable" One

Watch: Virat Kohli Shares Sneak Peek From Stylish Behind-The-Scenes Video On Twitter