India had refused to play a pink-ball Test during their last tour of Australia but last month they hosted their first day-night Test against Bangladesh in Kolkata
After Australia won a potentially pivotal toss in scorching heat and elected to bat, the home team was 160 for two at tea after facing some challenging bowling from the disciplined Kiwi attack.
The 30-year-old took a single off Muhammad Musa during the second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide to reach the milestone and take possession of a record held for 73 years
With Bangladesh resuming their second innings at 152 for six on day three and trailing India by 89 runs, it was simply a matter of time for the home team to complete formalities
According to Kohli, not losing the attacking spirit with the ball despite it being soft is the key to win matches
With rain showing no signs of abating, umpires decided to call off the play for the day
India gained 120 points with each Test worth 40. India won the third and final Test by an innings and 202 runs in Ranchi on Tuesday morning.
Mayank Agarwal also consolidated his place in the side with a double century and a ton, easing India's long time opening woes
The 50-year-old Lara also said that the introduction of the World Test Championship will make the viewing experience of Test matches exciting for the spectators around the world.
India dominated the first two matches in all the three aspects of the game and dented the confidence of South Africa severely
After sitting out of the playing XI in India tour of the Indies, Rohit was asked to open the batting with Mayank Agarwal as India started their home stretch in the World Test Championship
India were tied at 10 for the most number of consecutive series wins at home along with Australia, who achieved the feat twice.
Opener Dean Elgar made 160, while Quinton de Kock scored 111 for South Africa
Even after retiring hurt having been felled by Archer, Smith still came back out to make 92 -- his lowest score of a series where he has now scored 589 runs at a colossal average of 147.25
The fourth Ashes Test match between England and Australia will commence from September 4
Khawaja has a series average of 20.33, with his top score of 40 coming in the second innings of the first test won by Australia at Edgbaston
Kohli said they wanted Bumrah to be fresh for the Test matches as he is going to be a 'key factor' for them in the Test Championship.
According to the batting mainstay, Test cricket is set to become more competitive
The tournament, which begins with the Ashes series on August 1, will see nine teams competing in 71 Test matches across 27 series, played for a period of over two years.