Fans Allowed For Virat’s 100th Test With 50% Capacity

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test at Mohali was earlier slated to be played behind closed doors

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli will play his 100^th Test against Sri Lanka on 4^th March 2022. Earlier, the match was supposed to be played behind closed doors without any fans as there is a rise in Covid-19 cases in Punjab.

However, in a volte face, fans will be allowed upto 50 percent capacity inside the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) for Virat’s 100^th Test in Mohali.

"We got the communication from BCCI about the allowing of fans at 50% capacity for the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at Mohali starting March 4.

So far, we will allow online sale of tickets from Wednesday onwards as it becomes crowded at the ticket counters at the stadium. Fans will be there to watch Virat Kohli play his 100th Test match and PCA will ensure that all Covid-19 protocols are followed," said RP Singla, treasurer, PCA.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah also confirmed this saying that the momentous occasion of Kohli's 100th Test match will not be behind closed doors.

“The first Test between India and Sri Lanka to be played at the Punjab Cricket Stadium in Mohali will not be held behind closed doors. The decision to allow spectators into the ground is one taken by the State Cricketing Associations and in the present circumstances is based on various factors.

I have spoken with the PCA office bearers and they have confirmed that cricket fans will be able to witness the historic moment of Virat Kohli playing his 100th Test match,” Jay Shah stated.

So far, Kohli has scored 7962 runs from 99 Test matches after making his debut against the West Indies at Kingston in 2011.