India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli turns back the clock with determined Test century in landmark 500th match
India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli turns back the clock with determined Test century in landmark 500th match
It was a momentous day on Day two of the second Test between West Indies and India in Port of Spain. Not only because everyone saw Virat Kohli’s 29th Test century coming, but also the way how Ravichandran Ashwin carried on India’s fortunes after Kohli’s dismissal with small yet precious partnerships.
At stumps on Day 2, West Indies were in a steady yet precarious position at 86/1, still trailing India by a tricky 362 runs. India had gone onto post 438 after a fine century from Kohli, and fifties from Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin on Friday.
Virat Kohli turns back the clock
Every time Virat Kohli plays a big knock or scores a century, it’s that one word that triggers everyone’s mind —Dominance.
On Friday, it was the same old story for Kohli, but the way he did it and the fact that he scored a Test century on overseas soil for the first time in five years made it even more special.
However, it was his dogged determination on a tricky Trinidad surface that did Kohli wonders on Friday.
The outfield in Port of Spain was a slow one on Friday, but Kohli, taking in all his experience of playing 500 international matches, showcased why he remains among the best Test batters in the world.
Yes, Kohli has battled even tougher opposition than the current West Indies side, but irrespective of the team he is facing, Kohli nails his job to perfection.
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