Fans can watch Virat Kohli’s 100th Test at the stadium, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah

Kolkata: The first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at Mohali, which will be Virat Kohli’s 100th appearance, will be thrown open to the fans after all. In a late announcement on Tuesday, the BCCI secretary reversed their earlier decision of hosting the match behind closed doors due to a marginal rise of Covid-19 cases in Punjab.

“I am really looking forward to Virat Kohli’s 100th Test and wish our champion cricketer the very best. This is an occasion for our fans to savour. May he continue to represent the country in many more matches to come,” he added.

Incidentally, the second Test in Bengaluru - a day-night affair - will have a 50% attendance.