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Will Rain Play Spoilsport In Historic 100th Test Between India And West Indies?

Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the start of the second Test between India and West Indies at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad on Thursday. The second Test will be historic for two reasons. Firstly, this will be the 100th Test between the two sides. Secondly, star India batter Virat Kohli will be playing his 500th international match. The ongoing tour of West Indies has been an emotional one for Kohli so far. The 34-year-old will become the fourth India player, after Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni to achieve the feat.

Virat Kohli's 500th International Match: A Look At Legendary Batter's Career In Numbers

Star India batter Virat Kohli will be scripting history on Thursday as he takes the field against the West Indies in the second and final Test of the series. The Indian batting mainstay will be playing his 500th international match of what has been one of the more illustrious careers in the sport in its 300-plus-year history. Ever since his international debut in 2008, Virat has solidified his status as a legend in the game. Though cricket fans knew that this under-19 World Cup-winning skipper was destined for greatness, the way he went on a record-breaking spree in the 2010s is something unprecedented in the sport. Not many in the game can boast of a prime that Virat had in the 2010s, which saw him become the 'ICC Men's Player of the Decade'.

"When No One Is Watching..." Rahul Dravid's Ultimate Praise For Virat Kohli Ahead Of 500th International Match

In a recent press conference Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid said that Virat Kohli is a real inspiration to many players. Virat Kohli scored 76 runs off 182 balls while smashing five boundaries as India defeated West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the 1st Test match. The Indian cricket team is going to face West Indies in the second Test match at the Queens Park Oval track in Port of Spain on Thursday.

India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Will Mukesh Kumar Make His Debut?

Following an innings and 141-run victory in three days, no major changes are expected in the playing eleven but it remains to be seen if left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat gets another opportunity. The 31-year-old, who featured in only his third Test in 13 years, was the lone Indian bowler who did not pick a wicket in Dominica and bowled only nine overs. India spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja made merry on a track offering turn in the series opener and another turner is on the cards with the West Indies replacing batting all-rounder Ramon Reifer with spin all-rounder Kevin Sinclair.

Watch: "Too Much Beard" - Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Reaction To Fan's Request Cannot Be Missed

Ahead of the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad, the Indian players caught up with some local fans. The Rohit Sharma-led side, which leads the two-match series 1-0 after decimating the hosts in Dominica last week, interacted with the fans. In a video shared by BCCI, captain Rohit, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, head coach Rahul Dravid, among others were seen clicking pictures and signing autographs for some local fans. In the video, a girl approached Rohit to sign an old photograph of him, alongside her.

"Virat Kohli Has Lived His Life Like A Monk": Ex-India Star Ahead Of Veteran's 500th International Match

The second Test between India and West Indies, starting from July 20 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, will be the 100 match in the format between the two sides. Not only that, but it will also be former India captain Virat Kohli's 500th international match. So far, Kohli has played 110 Tests, 274 ODIs and 115 T20Is, amassing more than 20,000 runs across formats. Ahead of Kohli's latest milestone, former India batter Aakash Chopra lauded the 34-year-old for his dedication towards the game.

Can Ravichandran Ashwin Be Called 'GOAT'? AB De Villiers Gives A Condition To Claim The Tag

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers heaped praises on young Indian left-handed batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a century on his international debut against West Indies in the first Test, calling him a "hot prospect for India in future". Jaiswal on his debut had smashed a marvellous 171 against the Windies and had a match-winning partnership with senior stars skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli that paved way for an innings win over the Windies in Dominica.

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.

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Will Rain Play Spoilsport In Historic 100th Test Between India And West Indies?

Virat Kohli's 500th International Match: A Look At Legendary Batter's Career In Numbers

"When No One Is Watching..." Rahul Dravid's Ultimate Praise For Virat Kohli Ahead Of 500th International Match

India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Will Mukesh Kumar Make His Debut?

Watch: "Too Much Beard" - Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Reaction To Fan's Request Cannot Be Missed

"Virat Kohli Has Lived His Life Like A Monk": Ex-India Star Ahead Of Veteran's 500th International Match

Can Ravichandran Ashwin Be Called 'GOAT'? AB De Villiers Gives A Condition To Claim The Tag

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