Virat Kohli’s 100th Test to have spectators confirms BCCI secretary Jay Shah

The first Test that is to be played between India and Sri Lanka starts on Match 4th where Virat Kohli is all set to play his 100th Test match. Initially, the game was supposed to be played behind closed doors but as per the latest confirmation coming from Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, the game will have spectators present in the stands.

Jay Shah’s statement on Tuesday read, “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,” said the statement further.

The second Test match of the series will be played at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Namma Bengaluru where crowds will be allowed at 50 percent capacity.