10 Best Tweets After 50% Crowd Was Allowed For Virat Kohli’s 100th Test

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In a major development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has given a green signal to the Punjab Cricket Association to host the upcoming 1st Test between India and Sri Lanka with a 50 percent capacity at PCA Stadium. Yes, the fans will be able to witness former India captain Virat Kohli make his 100th Test appearance in the 1st Test match against Sri Lanka in Mohali on March 4.

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Well, the BCCI has asked the PCA to make arrangements to allow fans up to 50% of the capacity of the PCA Stadium for Virat Kohli’s milestone Test. The news was made official by, RP Singla, treasurer, who in an interview with The Indian Express gave the major update. He said:

“We got the communication from BCCI about the allowing of fans at 50% capacity for the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at Mohali starting March 4. So far, we will allow online sale of tickets from Wednesday onwards as it becomes crowded at the ticket counters at the stadium. Fans will be there to watch Virat Kohli play his 100th Test match and PCA will ensure that all Covid-19 protocols are followed,”

It has to be noted that there was an uproar from the fans ever since it was reported that the fans Virat’s 100th Test match will be conducted in closed doors. Hashtags like ‘#AllowCrowdinMohali’ and ‘#AllowCrowdFor100thTestOfKohli’ have been on the top of the trends for a few days now.

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Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Jay Shah also confirmed the big news by saying that the momentous occasion of Kohli’s Test career will not be behind closed doors. He said:

“The first Test between India and Sri Lanka to be played at the Punjab Cricket Stadium in Mohali will not be held behind closed doors. The decision to allow spectators into the ground is one taken by the State Cricketing Associations and in the present circumstances, is based on various factors. I have spoken with the PCA office bearers and they have confirmed that cricket fans will be able to witness the historic moment of Virat Kohli playing his 100th Test match,”

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Jay Shah also said though the recently-concluded white-ball series against the West Indies was played behind closed doors, the recent dip in COVID-19 cases across the country has allowed the hosting associations to permit crowds in the stadium. He said:

“While we started off the West Indies Tour of India behind closed doors, the encouraging dip in COVID-19 cases allowed the hosting associations to permit crowds. Based on the advisories by the State Health Authorities, fans were able to witness the games in Kolkata and Dharamsala while UPCA had Lucknow T20I without crowds owing to polling a day before the match.”

He added:

“I am really looking forward to Virat Kohli’s 100th Test and wish our champion cricketer the very best. This is an occasion for our fans to savour. May he continue to represent the country in many more matches to come,” 

Meanwhile, fans on social media were overjoyed with the news and soon social media was flooded with amazing reactions from the netizens. Several experts and cricketers also took to Twitter to rejoice at the news.

Here, check out the reactions of Twitterati:

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