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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.

Watch: Virat Kohli Runs To Hide As Ishan Kishan Cuts His Birthday Cake

Virat Kohli is a health freak, and there's no denying that. The talismanic batter has such immense control over his tastebuds that he only eats food that is healthy for him. Such a mentality all but rules out space for junk food, sweets and processed stuff. On the occasion of the birthday of Indian wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan, Kohli's reluctance to eat cake was clearly visible in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on social media.

Ajinkya Rahane Looks For Bagful Of Runs In 100th Test Between India And West Indies

Ajinkya Rahane will be aiming to pile on the runs to extend his international career and lead India to a series sweep against a feeble West Indies when the second and final Test begins in Trinidad on Thursday. The game will mark the 100th Test between the two teams and though India skipper Rohit Sharma said it will be a big occasion, his team will be expected to dominate the West Indies like it did in the series opener in Dominica.

Watch: Virat Kohli Sweats It Out At The Gym, Reveals His "Go To Exercise" Ahead Of 2nd India vs West Indies Test

Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli looked in solid touch during the first Test match against West Indies in Dominica and although he missed out on a century, the innings was enough to get the fans talking. Ahead of the second Test match, Kohli was pictured working out in the gym and he took to social media to discuss his workout routines. In a video posted on Instagram by the cricketer, Kohli could be seen doing squats along with a dumbbell and he wrote that this was one of his “go to” workouts for strength. “My go to exercise for mobility plus strength? Goblet squats,” the caption read.

"He Is The IPL King": Rinku Singh On His Idol. It's Not Virat Kohli Or MS Dhoni

After years of grind and struggle, Rinku Singh finally earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. After a stellar run with the bat in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rinku will now look to impress in India colours during the Asian Games. In a recent interview, Rinku shed light on a range of topics, inlcuding his cricketing idol. The 25-year-old revealed he has always looked up to former India batter Suresh Raina. Rinku said he is constantly in touch with the former India and CSK star, who often gives him inputs to improve his game. He also credited former India spinner Harbhajan Singh for his support.

"I Can Get Virat Kohli Out Easily": Ex-Pakistan Pacer's Bold Claim Over India Star's Comparison With Babar Azam

Virat Kohli is truly a batting great. From playing unbelievable knocks to hitting some extraordinary shots, there is hardly anything in batting that Kohli cannot do. It is obvious that bowlers across the world are always eager to claim his wicket, be it for the team or their own stature. The ones who have bowled to him know that getting the wicket of the India great is a Herculean task. However, former Pakistan fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan feels otherwise. He has claimed that he would have got Kohli out easily, had he been in his "old rhythm".

"Virat Kohli Was The Captain": Yuzvendra Chahal On 'Strange' T20 World Cup 2021 Snub

The absence of Yuzvendra Chahal from India's T20 World Cup 2021 squad emerged as a big talking point in the Indian cricketing spectrum, with many former cricketers and fans criticising the selection committee over the decision. Chahal, who has been a mainstay in India's white-ball team for a long period of time, couldn't wrap his head around the fact that he was snubbed for the showpiece event, especially considering the team was being led by Virat Kohli, who was also his captain at Royal Challengers Bangalore at that time.

"Like Watching Virat Kohli" - When Carlos Alcaraz Was Compared To The Cricket Great

An old video of a commentator comparing tennis star Carlos Alcaraz to Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli is going viral on social media after the Spaniard won his maiden Wimbledon title on Sunday. In the viral clip, Alcaraz, who is currently the top ranked player in the world, could be seen playing against Stefanos Tsitsipas on a clay surface. At one point in the third set, Alcaraz plays a beautiful drop shot to leave Tsitispas stunned. So perfect was the shot from the Spanish player that the commentator lauded him with some great comparisons.

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

Watch: Virat Kohli Runs To Hide As Ishan Kishan Cuts His Birthday Cake

Ajinkya Rahane Looks For Bagful Of Runs In 100th Test Between India And West Indies

Watch: Virat Kohli Sweats It Out At The Gym, Reveals His "Go To Exercise" Ahead Of 2nd India vs West Indies Test

"He Is The IPL King": Rinku Singh On His Idol. It's Not Virat Kohli Or MS Dhoni

"I Can Get Virat Kohli Out Easily": Ex-Pakistan Pacer's Bold Claim Over India Star's Comparison With Babar Azam

"Virat Kohli Was The Captain": Yuzvendra Chahal On 'Strange' T20 World Cup 2021 Snub

"Like Watching Virat Kohli" - When Carlos Alcaraz Was Compared To The Cricket Great