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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.

Shubman Gill's Early Days At No. 3 Spot Unimpressive, Ex-India Opener Suggests Areas He Should 'Tighten'

The India-West Indies Test series has seen Shubman Gill batting at a news No. 3 slot. While before this he has been opening the innings for India, Gill is slowly getting accustomed to the new position. He has not scored big in the spot do far. While in the first Test in Dominica he scored six, in the first innings of the second Test in Trinidad he scored 10. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer, who played 31 Tests and two ODIs for India and also holds numerous records in domestic cricket, said Gill will have to learn the trade of batting at No 3, especially on slow and low pitches.

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.

India vs West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 2: West Indies Solid In Reply After Virat Kohli Ton Powers India To 438

Virat Kohli equalled Sir Don Bradman's record of 29 hundreds in India's commendable first innings score of 438 but their bowlers found it a tough grind as West Indies ended second day on 86 for 1 in the second Test at Port of Spain, Trinidad. Kohli, who missed out on a hundred in the previous Test, made amends with a polished 121 in 206 balls, his 76th hundred in 500 international appearance. In the process, Kohli also added 159 runs for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja (61 off 152 balls), who also scored his 19th half-century in Tests.

'Blessed' Yashasvi Jaiswal Turns Fanboy As He Hails 'Legend' Virat Kohli

Young India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal said that he considers himself fortunate to play alongside a legend like Virat Kohli. Jaiswal's comments came after stumps on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Trinidad. Jaiswal scored a century on his debut Test last week in Dominica and followed it up with a solid 57 in the first innings of the ongoing second Test. In a video shared by the International Cricket Council, Jaiswal said he gets to learn a lot by watching Kohli bat, and also revealed that he enjoys having conversation with the battieng maestro.

After Virat Kohli's Record-breaking 76th Ton in 500th Match, Anushka Sharma's Post Is All Heart

The peerless Virat Kohli headlined his 500th international appearance with a 76th hundred as India coasted to a healthy first innings score of 438 in the first innings, on the second day of the second Test against the West Indies on Friday. 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.

Ajinkya Rahane "Will Have To Make Runs" To Keep Team India Place: Ex-India Opener

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer feels incumbent vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will have to consistently score runs to remain in the Test reckoning. Rahane, 35, returned to the Indian Test team on the back of an impressive IPL this year and made a strong impression in the World Test Championship final against Australia earlier this year. However, he has flopped twice with the bat which has raised questions about his consistency once again.

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

Shubman Gill's Early Days At No. 3 Spot Unimpressive, Ex-India Opener Suggests Areas He Should 'Tighten'

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

India vs West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 2: West Indies Solid In Reply After Virat Kohli Ton Powers India To 438

'Blessed' Yashasvi Jaiswal Turns Fanboy As He Hails 'Legend' Virat Kohli

After Virat Kohli's Record-breaking 76th Ton in 500th Match, Anushka Sharma's Post Is All Heart

Ajinkya Rahane "Will Have To Make Runs" To Keep Team India Place: Ex-India Opener