No crowds for Virat Kohli's landmark 100th Test

The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) on Saturday made it clear that the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka, also slated to be former skipper Virat Kohli's landmark 100th Test, will be held behind closed doors. The BCCI doesn't want to take any chances despite Covid-19 cases on the decline. "Covidcases might have gone down to double digits, but why take the risk," PCA treasurer RP Singla said.

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