ROHIT SHARMA CALLS BACK VIRAT KOHLI FOR GUARD OF HONOUR
(The Quiver): In another show of togetherness and mutual respect, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli shared a heartwarming moment on Day 2 of the 1st Test between India and Sri Lanka. Kohli was given a guard of honour by his teammates before India began fielding at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Saturday and it seemingly was Rohit who convinced his former captain to accept the gesture from them. He gave a thumbs-up to Rohit in appreciation of the gesture.
On Day 1, Kohli scored 45 off 76 balls in a 90-run stand with Hanuma Vihari. Kohli was felicitated by present India head coach Rahul Dravid in the presence of his team members and wife Anushka Sharma.
“I want to thank the BCCI and getting my 100th Test cap from one of my childhood heroes is indeed amazing,” Kohli said as Dravid presented him with a special cap.
India declared their first innings at 574 for 8 on Day 2 of the opening Test in Mohali on Saturday. Jadeja was unbeaten at 175, while Mohammed Shami was on 20 when India decided to declare their innings in the 130th over.
