India vs Windies 2018: Virat Kohli Makes Yet Another Record as a Captain

India skipper, Virat Kohli became the first captain and the first Indian to score more than a thousand runs in three consecutive calendar years during the Rajkot Test against the Windies.

However, in the ongoing match against the Windies, India got off to a solid start on day two with both Rishabh Pant and skipper Virat Kohli adding quick runs to take India’s total over 400. Later, Kohli hit his 24th ton after smashing a fine boundary in Rajkot.

Meanwhile, Windies have tried four bowlers, but none of them has been able to provide success to rattle Virat Kohli in the first session of the day. However, he also completed his 3000 runs in Tests in India with the help of a boundary.

Earlier this year, Virat Kohli was named as the ‘Man of the series’ from the Indian team against England. He scored the highest runs for his nation scoring 593 runs from five Tests matches.

In addition to that, Kohli scored a fantastic knock with wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and took India to 450+ landmark. He, however, departs scoring 139 runs with the help of ten boundaries. Meanwhile, it was a good length delivery outside off stump, Kohli wanted to hit that over mid-off, played a touch early, and the ball hit the bottom of the bat. Bishoo takes the position and reverse-cups the ball. It was another fine knock from the Indian captain that comes to an end.

The 29 years old has bagged with more than 6000 runs in Tests cricket with an excellent average of 53.92. He also scored 24 centuries and 19 half-centuries.

Here is the list of 1000+ Test runs in most consecutive years:

5 – Mathew Hayden 2001-2005

4 –  Steven Smith 2014-2017

3 –  Brian Lara 2003-05

3 – Marcus Trescothick 2003-05

3 – Kevin Pietersen 2006-08

3 –  VIRAT KOHLI 2016-18