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Mohali: Former India captain Virat Kohli’s teammates with the Guard of Honor in the 100th Test of his career. As Sri Lanka batted in the first innings, captain Rohit Sharma asked his teammates to honor Kohli. After the Guard of Honor, King Kohli reached out to Rohit and his teammates and expressed their gratitude and happiness.
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s legendary century declared the first innings at 574 for eight in Mohali. Ravindra Jadeja’s 175 off 228 balls with 17 fours and 3 sixes led India to a huge total. Mohammad Shami (19) remained unbeaten with Jadeja. Jadeja scored the second century of his Test career. Rishabh (96) and R Ashwin (61) were the main contributors in the Indian innings on the second day. Hanuma Vihari (58) and Virat Kohli (45) put on a fine performance on the first day.
Ravindra Jadeja has been a part of three centuries. Jadeja’s century was also a tribute to cricket legend Shane Warne, who passed away yesterday. Jadeja was a member of the Rajasthan Royals, which Vaughn led in the first IPL. Judd’s 130-run partnership with Ashwin helped India strengthen on the second day. Ashwin scored 61 runs with the help of eight boundaries. Virat Kohli was dismissed for 45 in the first innings in front of 100 waiting fans in the 100th Test, but King became the sixth Indian to score 8000 runs in a Test career.
Following on India’s huge score, Sri Lanka were 54/1 in 23 overs at the end of the report. Lahiru Thirimanne, who scored 17 off 60 balls, was caught by Ashwin in the LB. Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne (27) and Pathum Nisanka (6) were at the crease.
The smile on @imVkohli‘s face says it all.#TeamIndia give him a Guard of Honour on his landmark Test.#VK100 @paytm #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/Nwn8ReLNUV— BCCI (@BCCI) March 5, 2022