December 11, 2016 2:29 PM

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Virat Kohli becomes first Indian captain to hit three double centuries

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.

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