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"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.

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.

Rohit Sharma Explains Rationale Behind Ishan Kishan's Selection In 1st Test

India skipper Rohit Sharma has high expectations from young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan and indicated the 25-year-old limited-overs specialist will get more opportunities in Tests to harness his potential. Ishan made his Test debut against the West Indies in the first Test at Roseau, which India won by an innings and 141 runs, and Rohit said he was clearly impressed with Ishan's keeping for the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja when the ball was turning copiously and bouncing as well.

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.

Ravichandran Ashwin "Plays With Batsman's Mind": Ex India Captain On What Sets Star Spinner Apart

Ravichandran Ashwin was at his best in the first Test against West Indies in Dominica where he picked 12 wickets in two innings. It was his eighth 10-wicket match haul, becoming the joint-most by an Indian, alongside Anil Kumble. He is also just one five-wicket haul in Tests behind Kumble's 35. His dozen coupled with debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal's 171 enabled India to wrap the proceedings by the third evening. India's highest wicket-taker in Tests and JioCinema expert Anil Kumble praised the off-spinners massive effort, the best for any Indian in West Indies.

"Transition Has To Happen": Rohit Sharma Gives Playing XI Clarity Ahead Of 2nd Test vs West Indies

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday ruled out drastic changes in the winning combination ahead of the second Test against the West Indies but admitted that inclement weather hasn't helped in getting clarity about the Queens Park Oval track. India won the first Test by an innings and 141 runs and unlike earlier times, the Indian skipper had made a refreshing change by announcing Yashasvi Jaiswal's debut and Shubman Gill's new batting position.

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.

On Yashasvi Jaiswal, India Coach's Bold "10 Years" Prediction

India's batting coach Vikram Rathour said that the young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has the potential to play for India for the next 10 years ahead of the second Test against West Indies. Jaiswal made the most of the opportunity that came to him in his debut Test. He took on the bowlers, didn't panic, and managed to hold on to his nerves throughout his 501-minute innings. His impressive knock of 171 laid the foundation for the victory against West Indies in the two-match Test series at Windsor Park.

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

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

Rohit Sharma Explains Rationale Behind Ishan Kishan's Selection In 1st Test

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

Ravichandran Ashwin "Plays With Batsman's Mind": Ex India Captain On What Sets Star Spinner Apart

"Transition Has To Happen": Rohit Sharma Gives Playing XI Clarity Ahead Of 2nd Test vs West Indies

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

On Yashasvi Jaiswal, India Coach's Bold "10 Years" Prediction