IND vs SL 1st Test Preview: Kohli's 100th Test offers crucial WTC points

Kohli, who made his Test debut in 2011 against West Indies will be playing his 100th Test against Sri Lanka, a team against whom he has cherished playing, be it in the longest format or the shortest.

The India cricket team will be playing its first Test under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma and the occasion could get no better as it also marks the 100th Test for India stalwart Virat Kohli. 

Sri Lanka, who are joint first in the current World Test Championship table courtesy of their two victories against West Indies in two matches, will be buoyed to get that winning run going but will be fully aware of the consequences of facing India at home.

India on the other hand would be looking to move in the WTC Points Table 2021-23, where they