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"It Felt Like I Am Making My Debut": Virat Kohli On 100th Test

Virat Kohli had "butterflies" in his stomach and "felt nervous" like a debutant when he walked out to bat in his 100th Test but he is not bothered by lack of hundreds as he feels he is batting well. Kohli scored 45 and looked set before being bowled by Lasith Embuldeniya on the opening day of India's first Test against Sri Lanka here on Friday. "I am preparing as I have always prepared. As long as I am batting well, I am not bothered. We are somehow crazy about milestones and materialistic achievements," Kohli told mediapersons when asked if he wants to revisit his process since big runs have dried up.

As long as I am playing well, not bothered about scores: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli had "butterflies" in his stomach and "felt nervous" like a debutant when he walked out to bat in his 100th Test but he is not bothered by lack of hundreds as he feels he is batting well. Kohli scored 45 and looked set before being bowled by Lasith Embuldeniya on the opening day of India's first Test against Sri Lanka here on Friday. "I am preparing as I have always prepared. As long as I am batting well, I am not bothered. We are somehow crazy about milestones and materialistic achievements," Kohli told mediapersons when asked if he wants to revisit his process since big runs have dried up. "It felt like I am making my debut. Had butterflies in my stomach, did feel very nervous," he said. However, he admitted that he needs to convert his starts. "Obviously disappointed as I got a good start. I was batting well. You obviously feel disappointed as a batsman. Endeavour is always to make sure to play a big innings for the team and put the team in a strong position," he said.

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Pant blitz helps India to 357-6 in Kohli's 100th Test

Rishabh Pant smashed 96 to help India to 357 for six on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka after Virat Kohli fell agonisingly short of fifty in his 100th five-day match Friday.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Accelerates After Fifty, Hits Flurry Of 4s And 6s

Rishabh Pant suffered a heartbreak as he was dismissed on 96, just four runs short of his fifth Test century, during the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Mohali on Friday. Pant, who took 72 balls to reach his fifty, accelerated his innings after the half-century and sent the visiting bowlers to the cleaners with a flurry of fours and sixes before being dismissed for 96 off 97 balls. Pant hit nine fours and four sixes in total.

1st Test, Day 1: Rishabh Pant's 96 Takes India To 357/6 At Stumps vs Sri Lanka

Rishabh Pant blazed away to a 97-ball 96 to power India to 357 for six on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Friday. Pant hit nine boundaries and four sixes in his whirlwind knock that was put to an end by medium pacer Suranga Lakmal. Virat Kohli missed out on a half-century in his landmark 100th Test as he was bowled out for 45 by left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya after he shared a 90-run stand with Hanuma Vihari, who played a fine 58-run knock.

Indai vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 1: Rishabh Pant makes statement in Virat Kohli's landmark 100th Test

Rishabh Pant owned the centre-stage in Virat Kohli's landmark 100th Test, hammering Sri Lankan bowlers into submission with an enthralling 96 as the hosts reached a commanding 357 for 6 on the opening day of the first Test here. The 5000 odd spectators, who had come to watch Kohli perform on a grand stage, saw one of the most flamboyant batters in recent history make a mockery of an average Sri Lankan attack. He was especially brutal when it came to going after left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya (28-2-107-2), who was taken for 22 in one over.

Australian cricketing great Rod Marsh dies aged 74

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"It Felt Like I Am Making My Debut": Virat Kohli On 100th Test

As long as I am playing well, not bothered about scores: Virat Kohli

He was a top bloke – John Lever recalls Rod Marsh escapades in Australia Tests

Pant blitz helps India to 357-6 in Kohli's 100th Test

Watch: Rishabh Pant Accelerates After Fifty, Hits Flurry Of 4s And 6s

1st Test, Day 1: Rishabh Pant's 96 Takes India To 357/6 At Stumps vs Sri Lanka

Indai vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 1: Rishabh Pant makes statement in Virat Kohli's landmark 100th Test

Australian cricketing great Rod Marsh dies aged 74