Ind vs SL: 5 key takeaways from opening day of 1st Test
There was a huge build-up to the first India vs Sri Lanka Test. It is the 100th Test for Virat Kohli, the maiden Test as captain for Rohit Sharma, and a game where a new-look Indian middle-order, sans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, will be in action.
The 50% crowd allowed for the match brought a sense of normalcy back to Test cricket. However, the first session saw a limited number of people turn up for the match. But attendance got progressively better as the day progressed.
The pitch, as per the expectations, is not a rank turner. But it is also unlike the Mohali pitches of the past that have supported seamers. There is spin on offer and India, having won a crucial toss, posted a strong 357/6 by the end of Day 1.
Here are the 5 key takeaways from opening day of Ind vs SL Test series