The love for Virat Kohli at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is unmatchable as people love him. He has been with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for 17 years now, which is why he has such a huge fan following, even though this isn't his home state. Currently, the Indian team is in Bengaluru to play the 1st Test match against New Zealand. However, the game is delayed due to rain.
As the game was delayed, several players were seen going towards the indoor practice halls, and Virat Kohli was one of them. A video went viral on social media showing the craze for Kohli as fans shouted their lungs out on getting one glimpse of Kohli as he left for the indoor practice session. He was with Yashasvi Jaiswal as both players walked away.
The chances of commencement of the game seem bleak since the rain is persistent. The toss has also been delayed, which looks concerning. Moreover, the stadium's sub-air system is quite good, and if the rain stops, the match can start within 40 minutes.
Kane Williamson misses first Test match against India
The news of Kane Williamson missing out on 1st Test match has been made official before the start of the game. Williamson suffered a groin strain during the second Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, which is why he was excluded from the team. He is a prolific batter who has the perfect temperament for red-ball cricket. Plus, he's got an ample amount of experience as well. Hence, the New Zealand team will miss him throughout the Test match.
In his place, Mark Chapman might make his debut against India in Test cricket. He is a smart player and can replace Williamson in the match. However, the Board hasn't been clearly informed regarding the replacement yet.
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