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'Openerheimer': Internet Reacts As Rohit Sharma Achieves Special Milestone During India vs WI 2nd Test. Watch

India captain Rohit Sharma looked to be sublime form on the first day of the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad on Thursday. Having scored a ton in the first Test, expectations were high from the Indian opener and he did not disappoint. He took his time and slammed his 15th Test half-century. Despite his new opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal departing on 57, Sharma looked set for his 11th Test ton. He, however, departed on 80 but on the way he went past 2000-run mark as a Test opener for the Indian team. His effort was lauded by social media.

Rohit Sharma Goes Past MS Dhoni To Scale Illustrious Milestone For India

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday surpassed compatriot MS Dhoni to become India's fifth-highest run-scorer in international cricket. The Indian skipper accomplished this feat during India's second Test against West Indies at Port of Spain. In the match, the 'Hitman' was at his vintage best. He scored a commendable 80 runs in 143 balls, consisting of nine fours and two sixes. Now in 443 appearances, Rohit has scored 17,298 runs at an average of 42.92. He has scored a total of 44 centuries and 92 fifties in 463 innings, with the best score of 264.

Who Is Mukesh Kumar? India's Latest Test Debutant vs West Indies And A Domestic Cricket Star

The Indian cricket team had only one change for the second Test against West Indies that started in Trinidad from Thursday. With Shardul Thakur out due to a niggle, India captain Rohit Sharma announced that Mukesh Kumar would be replacing the all-rounder. Mukesh is a right-arm pacer and plays for Bengal in the domestic tournaments. He has been on the fringes of the national team for quite sometime now. Mukesh got his maiden India call-up in September, last year, for the ODI series against South Africa. Then in December, 2022, he was was selected for the T20I series against Sri Lanka.

Virat Kohli 500 Not Out: India Great Enters Elite List That Has Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Ricky Ponting Among Others

Virat Kohli reached yet another milestone in international cricket during India's second Test of the two-match series against West Indies in Trinidad. The match is Kohli's 500th match in the international stage and he joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Mahela Jayawardena, Kumar Sangakkara, Sanath Jayasuriya, Ricky Ponting, MS Dhoni, Shahid Afridi, Ms Dhoni, Rahul Dravid - all of whom have played over 500 games in the international stage.

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.

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.

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'Openerheimer': Internet Reacts As Rohit Sharma Achieves Special Milestone During India vs WI 2nd Test. Watch

Rohit Sharma Goes Past MS Dhoni To Scale Illustrious Milestone For India

Who Is Mukesh Kumar? India's Latest Test Debutant vs West Indies And A Domestic Cricket Star

Virat Kohli 500 Not Out: India Great Enters Elite List That Has Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Ricky Ponting Among Others

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

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