In Cricket, Virat Kohli today became the first Indian captain to score three double centuries in Tests. Kohli amassed his third double ton – all coming this year – as India consolidated their position in the fourth Test against England in Mumbai.Replying to England's first innings score of 400, India made 631 taking a first innings lead of 231 runs. When reports last came in, England were 49 for 3 at tea.Debutant Keaten Jennings, who scored his maiden Test ton in the first innings, was out for a duck. Skipper Alistair Cook and Moeen Ali also went back to the pavilion. Spinner Ravinder Jadeja bagged 2 wickets.Earlier, after resuming play at the overnight score of 451 for 7, Kohli and Jayant Yadav continued to frustrate the English bowlers and India were 579 for 7 at lunch. While Kohli was out for 235, Yadav scored 104 – his maiden Test century. Both shared 241 runs for the 8th wicket.India only need to draw this fourth game to seal the 5-game series and stay at the top of the ICC Test rankings. They are currently leading the series, 2-0.
News On AIR | December 11, 2016 2:29 PM
Virat Kohli becomes first Indian captain to hit three double centuries