Rohit Sharma will begin his reign as India's new Test captain on Friday in a two-match series against Sri Lanka, hoping to keep the team's juggernaut rolling at home. India have not lost at home in the longest format since their 2-1 defeat by England in 2012 and won their 14th consecutive rubber at home when they beat inaugural World Test Champions New Zealand at the end of last year.
India will be firm favourites to extend their winning streak, having never lost a Test match to Sri Lanka at home and their last defeat against the team coming way back in 2015. Rohit was named India's Test captain last month, succeeding batting talisman Virat Kohli as the team's leader in all three formats.
Kohli, India's most successful Test captain, stepped down after seven years in charge last month following India's 1-2 series defeat in South Africa. The spotlight will, however, continue to be on the 33-year-old Kohli in Mohali with the contest against Sri Lanka being his 100th Test match for the country.
Where will the 1st Test be played?
IS Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali (Punjab)
When will the 1st Test match be played?
From Friday - 4th March 2022
What time will the 1st Test start?
The match will start at 09:30 AM IST
Where can you follow live updates and scorecard of the 1st Test?
You can follow each and every live update, detailed coverage, scores, commentary, highlights, playing XI and much more on timesofindia.com/sports
Where to watch it on TV?
Star Sports Network
Where to watch the live streaming online?
The match will be available on Hotstar.
