Over 50 countries are participating in the eight-day-long event. As many as 15 ships and one Maritime Patrol Aircraft from friendly foreign countries are participating in the sea exercise.

Stokes will become the 16th England player to appear in 100 Tests when he will lead the side out in the third Test against India here on Thursday. In the pre-match press conference, the dashing big-hitter tried his best to downplay the hype around his achievement.

The post-lunch session saw England losing the remaining four wickets as India claimed a 106-run victory, levelling the five-match series at 1-1.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had earlier released a statement, citing Kohli's personal reasons for his withdrawal from the initial Test matches.