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Tridib Baparnash | TNN

India vs Sri Lanka: No crowds for Virat Kohli's landmark 100th Test

MOHALI: 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.

PCA treasurer RP Singla said that the state cricket association respects the sentiments of the fans, but also has to abide by the BCCI directive due to cases in and around Mohali. In the past 24 hours, Mohali reported 19 fresh cases.

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