Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, showcased his brilliance on the opening day of the second Test match at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad. During his 500th international game, Kohli remained unbeaten on an impressive 87*, leading India’s recovery alongside Ravindra Jadeja. What made this milestone even more special was that Kohli became the first cricketer to score a fifty in his landmark match, a feat that no other player has achieved before.

Joining an elite group, Kohli became the 10th cricketer in history to reach the significant milestone of playing 500 international games. Not only that, he surpassed former South African great Jacques Kallis to claim the fifth spot in the list of leading run-scorers in Test cricket.

Before the match, Kohli expressed his gratitude, acknowledging the hard work and dedication that paved the way for his long and illustrious career representing India. He felt blessed to have achieved such longevity in the game and to witness the positive results of his efforts over the years.

The match witnessed a strong start for India, with openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal looking in control during the first session as they both reached fifties. However, the momentum shifted in the second session when four bowlers from the opposing team managed to take wickets, putting India in a challenging position before tea.

Jaiswal’s innings ended after scoring 57 off 74 deliveries, falling victim to Jason Holder’s delivery. Rohit Sharma, who played brilliantly until then, was dismissed on 80 off 143 balls by Warrican. Shubman Gill, another batsman for India, failed to make an impact once again, departing after scoring only 10 runs.

In his landmark 500th match for India, Virat Kohli showcased his class and elegance, taking 21 balls to get off the mark with a classic shot down the ground. As the game continued, Kohli’s remarkable performance remained the highlight of the day, earning accolades and admiration from cricket enthusiasts worldwide.