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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.

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli hits the nets after brief breather

Virat Kohli, who is set to play his landmark 100th Test against Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali, returned to the field on Sunday after a brief break. Kohli, who along with stumper Rishabh Pant landed in the city on Saturday, batted at the nets and later underwent a light training session with the rest of the Test team members. Kohli was last seen in action during the limited overs series against the West Indies. Besides the duo, the Test specialists Ravichandran Ashwin, Hanuma Vihari, Jayant Yadav, Umesh Yadav, KS Bharat and rookie left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar also joined in.

Kohli's 100th Test to be played with no spectators due to Covid-19

Superstar cricketer Virat Kohli will play his 100th Test behind closed doors with no spectators because of a coronavirus outbreak in the northern Indian city of Mohali, an official told AFP on Sunday.

"We Never Really Connected...": Virat Kohli Recalls KL Rahul's Royal Challengers Bangalore Stint

After captaining the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the last two seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), India batter KL Rahul will start his new journey with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after being drafted by the new franchise ahead of the upcoming season. Rahul will lead LSG in IPL 2022, which is slated to begin from March 26. While speaking on the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) podcast, former India captain Virat Kohli has recalled how KL Rahul transformed himself into one of the best batters in the world.

India vs Sri Lanka: No crowds for Virat Kohli's landmark 100th Test

Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) on Saturday made it clear that the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka, also slated to be former skipper Virat Kohli's landmark 100th Test, will be held behind closed doors. The BCCI doesn't want to take any chances despite Covid-19 cases on the decline. PCA treasurer RP Singla said that the state cricket association respects the sentiments of the fans, but also has to abide by the BCCI directive due to cases in and around Mohali.

Virat Kohli's 100th Test To Be Played Behind Closed Doors

Virat Kohli's 100th Test match to be played against Sri Lanka at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali starting March 4 is going to be without the spectators behind the closed doors. "First test between India and Sri Lanka will be played behind closed door with no spectator allowed," said Punjab Cricket Association CEO Deepak Sharma to ANI. India will play the first of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in Mohali. The second Test match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Ashish Nehra "Very Surprised" By Star Cricketer's Inclusion In India's Squad For Sri Lanka T20Is

India are without the services of former captain Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for the ongoing three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. However, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja are back in the mix after missing the series against West Indies due to various reasons. Both the senior players featured in the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Lucknow on Thursday which India won by 62 runs. Bumrah was named vice-captain for the series due to the absence of KL Rahul, who is injured. Ahead of the start of the first T20I, former India pacer Ashish Nehra was "surprised" to see Bumrah's inclusion in the team for the series.

1st T20I: Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer dazzle as India drub Sri Lanka

Kishan and Shreyas Iyer may not be certainties in India's first-choice T20 eleven yet, but the duo threw their hats in the ring with explosive knocks in the first T20 International Sri Lanka at Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Bolstered by the duo's stirring show, India gave the Lankans a total of 200 to chase, which as expected proved to be a tall order for the Islanders. Charith Asalanka (unbeaten 53 off 47b; 5x4) got some welcome runs and Chamika Karunaratne (21 off 14b; 2x6) and Dushmantha Chameera (24 off 14; 2x4, 1x6) hit a few lusty blows towards the end but the die had been cast by then.

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

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli hits the nets after brief breather

Kohli's 100th Test to be played with no spectators due to Covid-19

"We Never Really Connected...": Virat Kohli Recalls KL Rahul's Royal Challengers Bangalore Stint

India vs Sri Lanka: No crowds for Virat Kohli's landmark 100th Test

Virat Kohli's 100th Test To Be Played Behind Closed Doors

Ashish Nehra "Very Surprised" By Star Cricketer's Inclusion In India's Squad For Sri Lanka T20Is

1st T20I: Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer dazzle as India drub Sri Lanka