The Test match between India and Sri Lanka to be played from Friday is special for Virat Kohli. As soon as he enters the field, Virat will become the 12th Indian to play 100 Tests and the 71st player overall. Earlier, he talked to BCCI TV about this special match. Kohli said that he did a lot of work on fitness and without him it was very difficult to achieve this position.
Kohli made his debut against West Indies
Kohli said that he never thought that he would be able to play 100 Tests. Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies. In his first test Four and 15 runs were scored. Now after 99 Tests, Kohli has 7962 runs at an average of 50.39.
What did Kohli say before the 100th Test?
Kohli said- I never thought that I would be able to play 100 Test matches. This journey was long. We have played a lot of cricket to achieve this milestone. I only I am grateful that I am able to achieve this feat. God has always been kind to me. I worked hard on my fitness.
BCCI allowed 50 percent spectators
A special moment for my coach. He is also very happy and proud of my achievement. The BCCI has also made special preparations to see Kohli’s 100th Test. He will be honored on the field. Along with this, the board has also allowed 50 percent spectators to come to the ground.
Kohli will join this special club
Players like Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Ishant Sharma are already in the list. Gavaskar was the first player in the world to play 100 Tests.
