The moment has come when Virat Kohli is playing his 100th Test, eyeing to making it a memorable inning. India lost two wickets of the openers in the first session garnering 109 runs and Hanuma Vihari (30). Is doing the work of repair for his side pairing with legendary cricketer King Kohli (15)INDvsSL.
India is locking horns with Sri Lanka in the first Test of three-match series and the visitors have started with joy. As Lahiru Kumara dismissed skipper Rohit Sharma in 9th over for 29 runs.
Mayank Aggarwal and Hanuma Vihari then took the game forward with a steady partnership. Until the former dispatched for 33 runs by Lasith Embuldeniya after 18.3 overs(INDvsSL).
All eyes are on former skipper Virat Kohl now who is playing his 100th Test. 12th Indian cricketer to achieve this feat and responsibilities will lay on his strong shoulders to take the team towards a win. Ending the 2 years drought of big runs in his career.
“We are going to bat first. Similar Indian conditions, so it’s important for us to put runs on the board and take it from there. It is a huge honour to be captaining India and be part of the list is something I never dreamt of. It has been quite buzzing. We know it is a special occasion. Not many people go on to play 100 Tests, and Virat has been looking forward to this game. We are playing three spinners and two-seamers,” said Rohit Sharma after winning the toss.