Watch: Rohit Sharma calls back Virat Kohli from the field as teammates give guard of honour in his 100th Test
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India vs Sri Lanka: Rohit Sharma seemingly convinced Virat Kohli to accept the gesture of guard of honour as the former skipper walked on to the field on Day 2 of his 100th Test in Mohali.
In another show of camaraderie and mutual respect, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli shared a heartwarming moment on Day 2 of the 1st Test between India and Sri Lanka. Kohli was given a guard of honour by his teammates before India began fielding at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Saturday and it seemingly was Rohit who convinced his former captain to accept the gesture from them.
In a video that has gone viral online, Rohit Sharma can be seen asking Virat Kohli to return from the field and walk in once again as the teammates were warming up after spending more than a day and a half in the dressing room, thanks to a dominating batting performance.
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After Rohit requested Kohli to get back and walk onto the field again, the India players gave the star batter the guard of honour for his 100th Test.
Kohli acknowledged the gesture and the round of applause from the Mohali crowd as he walked onto the field to take his position before Sri Lanka began thief first innings.
WATCH: ROHIT CONVINCES KOHLI TO RECIEVE GUARD OF HONOUR
