Virat Kohli's 100th Test: Fan Frenzy from Mohali Stadium

Fan frenzy was witnessed at its peak as ardent Kohli fans wearing his shirts and face paints jostled to get inside Mohali Stadium for their superstar cricketer's 100th Test match. The audiences were seen buying India caps, flags and shirts for around $1-2, and Kohli's number 18 jersey was reportedly one of the best sellers.

Fans were ecstatic as the landmark game, which was earlier set to be played behind closed doors because of the pandemic, got changed and authorities allowed 50% capacity. All the tickets were sold out. Credit: AFP Photo

Hundreds of Virat fans were seen chanting his name as soon as he stepped out to bat against Sri Lanka. Credit: PTI Photo

Kohli, who is playing his 100th Test, fell to left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya as the ball spun past his bat to disturb the stumps. He scored 45 runs. Credit: PTI Photo

Virat was also felicitated by the home board before the start of play with batting great and current India coach Rahul Dravid handing him a commemorative cap and a memento in the presence of his wife Anushka Sharma. Credit: PTI Photo

Virat Kohli poses with his wife Anushka after being honoured by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) for becoming the 13th Indian cricketer to play 100 Test matches at IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali. Credit: PTI Photo

Fans of India's Virat Kohli cheer during the first day of the first Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. Credit: AFP Photo

Kohli's fans watch the first-day play of the first Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka. Credit: AFP Photo

Virat Kohli poses with wife Anushka Sharma post the felicitation ceremony in Mohali. Credit: AFP Photo

Kohli's fans cheer for their idol during the first Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. Credit: AFP Photo

Fan frenzy at the Mohali Stadium Credit: PTI Photo

Fans of Virat Kohli cheer for the team during the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. Credit: AFP Photo

Fans and well-wishers of Kohli are seen holding a placard while cheering for him during the first Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. Credit: AFP Photo