Watch: Rohit Sharma calls again Virat Kohli from the sphere as teammates give guard of honour in his a centesimal Test

India vs Sri Lanka: Rohit Sharma seemingly satisfied Virat Kohli to just accept the gesture of guard of honour as the previous skipper walked on to the sphere on Day 2 of his a centesimal Test in Mohali.

Virat Kohli was given a guard of honour by India teammates in his a centesimal Test in Mohali (PTI Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSVirat Kohli was given a guard of honour by his India teammatesRohit seemingly satisfied Kohli to just accept the gestureKohli is taking part in his a centesimal Test, was given a particular cap in Mohali

In one other present of camaraderie and mutual respect, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli shared a heartwarming second on Day 2 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka. Kohli was given a guard of honour by his teammates earlier than India started fielding on the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Saturday and it seemingly was Rohit who satisfied his former captain to just accept the gesture from them.

In a video that has gone viral on-line, Rohit Sharma may be seen asking Virat Kohli to return from the sphere and stroll in as soon as once more because the teammates had been warming up after spending greater than a day and a half within the dressing room, due to a dominating batting efficiency.

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After Rohit requested Kohli to get again and stroll onto the sphere once more, the India gamers gave the star batter the guard of honour for his a centesimal Test.

Kohli acknowledged the gesture and the spherical of applause from the Mohali crowd as he walked onto the sphere to take his place earlier than Sri Lanka started thief first innings.

WATCH: ROHIT CONVINCES KOHLI TO RECIEVE GUARD OF HONOUR

Rohit Sharma convincing Virat Kohli to enter the sphere once more so he may be given Guard of Honour. Thier bond is simply superb. pic.twitter.com/xXA0mrmFjw

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 5, 2022

Kohli grew to become the twelfth Indian cricketer and the 71st general to play 100 Tests for his nation. The former captain, who stop from the highest job earlier in January, bought out for 45 within the first innings whilst India managed to publish 574/8 declared, grinding down the Sri Lanka bowling assault in Mohali.

Notably, Kohli was felicitated by the staff administration earlier than the beginning of the primary Test. Head coach Rahul Dravid introduced Kohli with a particular India cap and urged him to “double it up”. Kohli’s spouse Anushka Sharma additionally joined the cricketer on the felicitation ceremony.