Kohli 100th Test
BCCI allows 50 percent spectators in Mohali to watch Virat Kohli's 100th Test match
Following criticism, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) has allowed spectators upto 50 percent at the Punjab Cricket Stadium in Mohali to witness the 100th Test match of Virat Kohli.
India will take on Sri Lanka in the first Test which begins on Mar 4.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah said in a statement, "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.”
“While we started off the West Indies Tour of India behind closed doors, the encouraging dip in COVID-19 cases allowed the hosting associations to permit crowds. Based on the advisories by the State Health Authorities fans were able to witness the games in Kolkata and Dharamsala while UPCA had Lucknow T20I without crowds owing to polling a day before the match," he added.
Like many cricket fans, Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar had expressed disappointment over BCCI's decision to not allow spectators in Kohli's 100th Test.
"Disappointing that there is going to be no crowd, but I think the decision has been taken in the greater interest," Gavaskar had told India Today.
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