IND vs WI: Brian Lara Greets Virat Kohli Ahead of India Star Batter's Landmark 500th International Match

Former captain Virat Kohli is set to become the fourth Indian batter to represent the nation in 500 international matches. Virat Kohli will achieve the milestone during the second and final Test match against the West Indies at the Port of Spain in Trinidad starting on Thursday, July 20.

Virat Kohli, who made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2011, is set to play his milestone match against the same opposition. The 34-year-old cricketer has had a remarkable international career, representing the Indian national team in 110 Tests, 274 ODIs, and 115 T20Is.

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Brian Lara Greets Virat Kohli Ahead Of Second Test

“The Prince of Trinidad,” Brian Lara, greeted Virat Kohli two days ahead of his milestone game. As Kohli made his way back towards the change room, he was greeted by Lara, and the two had a brief chat before continuing with their respective duties.

In a video shared on BCCI’s official Twitter handle, Brian Lara can be seen talking on a phone call. However, as Virat Kohli approached him, Lara immediately extended his arm for a handshake. Kohli continued on his way while Lara went back to his phone call.

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Here is a clip of the incident:

“When in Trinidad, you do not miss catching up with the legendary Brian Lara,” wrote in the caption.

When in Trinidad, you do not miss catching up with the legendary Brian Lara ??#TeamIndia | #WIvIND | @BrianLara pic.twitter.com/t8L8lV6Cso

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 19, 2023

The 34-year-old batter showed good form in the first game, scoring 76 runs off 182 balls with the help of five boundaries. However, he fell just 24 runs short of his century as he was dismissed by Rahkeem Cornwall. Kohli’s last century away from home came against Australia in Perth in 2018.

The Rohit Sharma-led team is likely to field the same playing XI for the final Test. The Indian team will be hoping to earn crucial points in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle by winning the match. India is currently leading the table with a 100% winning percentage.

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