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Virat Kohli Reminds West Indies Legend Of Javed Miandad Among Other Legends. This Is Why

As India took on West Indies in the second Test of the series, Virat Kohli entered history books, playing his 500th international game. On the second day, Kohli entered the record books as he scored his 76th international ton. He is the first player to score a ton in his 500th international match. This was Kohli's 29th international ton, as he equalled Don Bradman. Sharing his views on India's batting talisman, West Indies great Courtney Walsh lavished ultimate praise, saying in terms of Indian greats, Kohli is just behind Sachin Tendulkar in his list. Walsh also spoke about a few other greats of the game, while slotting Kohli in his top 5 overall.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Meeting With Brian Lara Ahead Of 500th Match Is Viral

Ahead of his 500th international match, former India captain Virat Kohli caught up with West Indies batting great Brian Lara at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. After taking a 1-0 in the two-match series, India will now take on West Indies in the second and final Test, which will be the 100th game between the two sides in the longest format of the game. Ahead of the match, Kohli was greeted by 'The Prince of Trinidad' as he made his way back towards the dressing room.

"My Wife Thought I Was Joking": Anil Kumble Shares Epic Anecdote From Broken Jaw Incident

Chethana, Anil Kumble's wife, thought he was "probably joking" when the Indian spin great, with a bandaged face and a broken jaw, decided to challenge the likes of Brian Lara during the Antigua Test in 2002. Kumble rates Lara as one of the toughest batters he had bowled to, as the Prince of Trinidad has three shots for one delivery. But Lara's feared reputation was not good enough to stop Kumble from producing one of the bravest acts in cricket, as he sent down 14 consecutive overs and dismissed the batting legend with a wired jaw.

"They've That Sort Of Attitude...": Brian Lara On Two Uncapped Batters Named For India Tests

West Indies' performance mentor Brian Lara believes his players are moving in the "right direction" and hoped some of them will grab the opportunity and produce the goods against a formidable India in the upcoming two-Test series. India will begin their Test campaign on July 12 in Dominica, followed by three ODIs and five T20Is in a multi-format series. "We have two very important Test matches which start the two-year cycle (World Test Championships) for us, it is against India. At home and away from home, they are one of the top teams in the world," said Lara.

MS Dhoni's Record Broken! Ben Stokes Surpasses Ex-India Captain's Feat With Leeds Test Win

England skipper Ben Stokes made a crucial 93-run contribution to his team's triumphant performance in the third Ashes Test against Australia. The nail-biting contest in Headingley ended in England's favour, with the hosts finally being able to open their account in the 5-match series. Given a target of 251 runs to win the match, England got over the line with three wickets in hand. In the process, England skipper Stokes shattered a huge record that was held by former India captain MS Dhoni.

West Indies Skipper Reveals Brian Lara's Big Advice To Outplay Rohit Sharma-Led India

Legendary Brian Lara's tips on situational awareness of the game will greatly help the West Indies batters during the two-Test series against India beginning on July 12, feels skipper Kraigg Brathwaite. West Indies have received a huge boost ahead of the multi-format series against India with Lara joining them as the team's performance mentor. "It's great to have him here. In terms of the conversations we have with him, we always learn and he's big on planning... on how you are going to score your runs. His advice on situations is great and it will only help the batters," Brathwaite said in a statement on Cricket West Indies. Lara had worked with the team earlier this year on the tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa and the captain said he has a positive influence on the players.

Sachin Tendulkar Has Lunch With New BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, Yuvraj Singh. Brian Lara Reacts

Former India all-rounder Ajit Agarkar was on Tuesday appointed the BCCI chief selector for the Indian men's cricket team. represented the country in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20Is, in addition to playing 110 first-class, 270 List A, and 62 T20 matches. As a former fast bowler, he was part of India's victorious squad in the inaugural T20 World Cup held in South Africa in 2007. He still holds the record for the fastest half-century by an Indian batter in ODI, achieved with a 21-ball fifty against Zimbabwe in 2000.

A Fall From Grace: A Look At How West Indies Has Fared In ICC Events During 21st Century

West Indies has been knocked out of the 50-over World Cup race, a news that not many would have anticipated back in 2019 after the previous edition of the tournament, has finally become a reality. The two-time champions in 1975 and 1979, one the biggest powerhouse in cricket that has produced legends like Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes, Ian Bishop, Malcolm Marshall, Curtley Ambrose, Chris Gayle, Brian Lara among many others now finds itself at the rock bottom of a massively competitive environment of international cricket.

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Virat Kohli Reminds West Indies Legend Of Javed Miandad Among Other Legends. This Is Why

Watch: Virat Kohli's Meeting With Brian Lara Ahead Of 500th Match Is Viral

"My Wife Thought I Was Joking": Anil Kumble Shares Epic Anecdote From Broken Jaw Incident

"They've That Sort Of Attitude...": Brian Lara On Two Uncapped Batters Named For India Tests

MS Dhoni's Record Broken! Ben Stokes Surpasses Ex-India Captain's Feat With Leeds Test Win

West Indies Skipper Reveals Brian Lara's Big Advice To Outplay Rohit Sharma-Led India

Sachin Tendulkar Has Lunch With New BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, Yuvraj Singh. Brian Lara Reacts

A Fall From Grace: A Look At How West Indies Has Fared In ICC Events During 21st Century