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"He Walks The Talk When...": India Fielding Coach On What Makes Virat Kohli Special

India's fielding coach T Dilip praised former captain Virat Kohli's fitness levels after the batter reached 121 on the Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against West Indies here at Queen's Park Oval. Playing in his 500th international match, Virat Kohli scored his first overseas century since 2018 for India. Kohli, who resumed on 87 on day two of the second Test match against West Indies, completed a flawless hundred to take his tally of Test hundreds on par with Sir Donald Bradman.

After Ajinkya Rahane's Single-Digit Scores vs West Indies, Ex-India Star Gets The Feeling That "Notice Period Is On"

India has so far been in complete control in the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad. While Virat Kohli scored his 29th Test ton, the likes of Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravichandran Ashwin scored brilliant half-centuries to take India's first innings score to 438. However, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, who made a comeback to the Test team after some solid display in domestic cricket, could not replicate the same form in the two Tests so far. In the first Test in Dominica, he was out for 3. Then in the first innings of the second Test, Rahane was out for 8. All this is giving former India opener Aakash Chopra the feeling that his 'notice period is on'.

"Played Like It Was His...": Dinesh Karthik's Interesting Take On Virat Kohli's 500th International Game Milestone

Playing his 500th international match, Virat Kohli headlined his 500th milestone appearance with a 76th hundred as India coasted to a healthy first innings score of 438. On Day 1, Kohli took his time and batted excellently under tricky conditions. The 34-year-old was 87 not out when stumps were called on Day 1. on Day 2, Kohli, who missed out on a hundred in the previous Test, made a polished 121 in 206 balls, his 29th in the longest format, getting on even keel with none other than the legendary Sir Donald Bradman. While analysing the match on Day 1, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik lauded Kohli for showing hunger, saying that he was playing his 500th game like it was his fifth game.

"Another Day, Another Century": Sachin Tendulkar Hails Virat Kohli's 76th International Ton

The Indian cricketing fraternity on Friday took to social media to congratulate star Indian batter Virat Kohli, who smashed his 76th international century in his 500th international match. The second Test between India and West Indies was Kohli's 500th international game. 'King Kohli' made it special for his diehard fans with a well-made century, which continued his pursuit of Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international tons. This was his 29th Test century.

Virat Kohli ends wait for overseas ton in landmark Test against West Indies

Virat Kohli ended a five-year wait for an overseas Test ton in his 500th international match to give India the upper hand in the second Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain.

On The Day He Equalled Don Bradman, Surpassed Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli Talks About 'Challenging Times'

Following his 76th international century in his 500th international match, star India batter Virat Kohli said that his century was satisfying as he had to "do the hard yards" and added that he had to be patient as the wicket was slow. West Indies made a cautious start in reply to India's massive first innings total of 438 runs as they lost only one wicket during the final session of the second Test at Port of Spain on Saturday.

Watch - "My Mom Called...": West Indies Wicket-keeper's Obsession With Virat Kohli Caught On Stump Mic

Star India batter Virat Kohli is one of the most popular athletes of his generation. His fandom goes beyond boundaries, epecially in the world of cricket. Having said that, West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Joshua da Silva spilled beans on Kohli's craze in his household. On Day 1 of the second Test between India and West Indies, da Silva's chat with his teammates, where he revealed that his mother has especially come to the stadium to watch Kohli bat, was caught on the stump.

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.

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"He Walks The Talk When...": India Fielding Coach On What Makes Virat Kohli Special

After Ajinkya Rahane's Single-Digit Scores vs West Indies, Ex-India Star Gets The Feeling That "Notice Period Is On"

"Played Like It Was His...": Dinesh Karthik's Interesting Take On Virat Kohli's 500th International Game Milestone

"Another Day, Another Century": Sachin Tendulkar Hails Virat Kohli's 76th International Ton

Virat Kohli ends wait for overseas ton in landmark Test against West Indies

On The Day He Equalled Don Bradman, Surpassed Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli Talks About 'Challenging Times'

Watch - "My Mom Called...": West Indies Wicket-keeper's Obsession With Virat Kohli Caught On Stump Mic

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