Xtra Time Web Desk : Team India will play the first Test of the 2 match Test series against Sri Lanka in Mohali behind closed doors, confirmed Punjab Cricket Association on Saturday. The Mohali Test, also Virat Kohli’s 100th Test will be played without spectators.
Yes, apart from the people, who are on duty for the Test match, we are not allowing any general spectators as per the directive of BCCI,” senior PCA treasurer RP Singla told PTI on Saturday.
Still there are fresh COVID cases emerging in and around Mohali, so it’s better we take all safety protocols. Obviously,, the fans miss out because an international match at Mohali is happening after almost three years,” Singla said.
The first Test against Sri Lanka, which would also be Virat Kohli’s 100th game in the longest format of the game, will be made memorable by the Punjab Cricket Association as they will felicitate the former Team India captain over this special occasion.