India vs Sri Lanka in Mohali is still 72 hours away, but the game day is still much anticipated among fans. reason? This will be Virat Kohli’s hundredth Test match. While his fans are not happy with the absence of crowd at the stadium, they would like to pay a fitting tribute to their king by switching on the television set at the PCA Stadium on March 4. Meanwhile, the question can be asked as to why the home association or BCCI is intent on not allowing crowds when the corona pandemic is clearly over. Crowds will be seen in the second test match in Bengaluru; Also Venues for Windies Series: Kolkata and other venue for Sri Lanka series allowed some crowd.
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When asked about his opinion, India’s fast bowler and new vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah spoke. “We can only focus on what we can control. Crowds are definitely good for energy, but it’s something we can’t control. We have no power over it and We don’t set the rules. We are just focusing on what we can control. How can we maintain that energy even if there are no crowds. It’s a big day, big match for Virat Kohli He has clearly contributed a lot to our team. Right now our focus is to win that match.”
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Kohli who made his Test debut in 2011 against West Indies went on to become India’s most successful Test captain. Under his leadership, the team won a series in Australia. He also gave tough competition to South Africa and England. Bumrah himself made his debut under the captaincy of Kohli.
“It is always a special achievement for a player. It is a testament to his hard work as a player. He has contributed a lot and I am sure he will also contribute a lot. This is just another feather in his cap, I want to congratulate him and wish him all the best.”
Meanwhile he also gave a quick update on Ravi Ashwin and his physical condition. Ashwin, who last played for India in the ODI series against South Africa last month, was ruled out of the limited-overs series against West Indies due to an undisclosed injury.
“Ashwin is shaping up well, he was looking good at the nets”
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