In Cricket, Virat Kohli today became the first batsman to score six double centuries as a Test captain. He surpassed veteran West Indian Brian Lara and equalled Sachin Tendulkar and Virendra Sehwag's record of most number of double tons by an Indian in the longest format of the game. Kohli achieved the feat on Day 2 of the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi. India had resumed play this morning at 371 for 4 and later declared the innings at 536 for 7. Kohli made 243, with Murali Vijay making 155. Sri Lanka were 10 for one when reports last came in.Earlier, the Sri Lankan players halted proceedings complaining of poor air quality. The play was stopped for around 15 minutes in the post-lunch session after the visiting players, led by their skipper Dinesh Chandimal, wanted to leave the field complaining of severe pollution. They were seen wearing anti-pollution masks.Team India is leading the 3-match series, 1-0. This is India's last Test at home for quite some time. Next year, starting with three Tests against South Africa, the world number one Test team will be involved in two more away series — five matches against England and four against Australia.
News On AIR | December 3, 2017 1:55 PM
India declares its first innings at 536 for 7