India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is all set to make major career milestones during the upcoming West Indies tour. After a month-long break from international cricket, Team India will face West Indies in two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is, starting from July 12.
The tour holds significant importance for India as it marks the beginning of the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. However, all eyes will be on the three-match ODI series, with the World Cup just three months away.
Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, is eyeing a couple of remarkable records during this tour. Currently ranked sixth in terms of the most runs scored in international cricket, Kohli has amassed 25,385 runs in his career. He is just 150 runs away from surpassing former South African cricketer Jacques Kallis, who occupies the fifth position with 25,534 runs.
Kohli will have seven innings on the West Indies tour to achieve this milestone, and it is expected that he will accomplish it during the Test series. With India predicted to dominate the two-match Test series, Kohli’s chances of surpassing Kallis are high.
In addition to this, the second Test match, starting from July 20 at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad, holds special significance for Kohli. It will be his 500th international match, a remarkable feat for any cricketer. Currently, Kohli has played 498 matches in his career and will tie with former Pakistani player Inzamam-ul-Haq’s record of 499 matches in the first Test. Kohli will become the 10th player in the history of cricket to achieve this milestone, and the fourth Indian player after Rahul Dravid.
As the Indian team gears up for the West Indies tour, all eyes will be on Kohli’s impressive journey to cement his place in cricket history. With his consistency and remarkable batting prowess, Kohli’s achievements continue to awe fans and fellow cricketers alike.
In conclusion, the West Indies tour holds significant importance for both Team India and Virat Kohli. While India aims to kickstart the new World Test Championship cycle on a high note, Kohli eyes major milestones in terms of runs scored and his 500th international match. Fans and cricket enthusiasts eagerly await what lies ahead for Kohli as he continues to raise the bar in international cricket.
