In the second Test match against West Indies, Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by playing his 500th international game for India. During this match, he scored a remarkable century, contributing 121 runs to India’s massive first-innings total. The stump mic conversations between Kohli and West Indies wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva became quite popular on social media, entertaining many fans.
In one such chat, Joshua shared an endearing incident where his mother expressed her admiration for Kohli and traveled to the venue solely to watch him play. This revelation touched Kohli, and it was heartwarming to see Joshua’s mother present at the stadium on Friday, witnessing Kohli’s exceptional performance as he scored his 29th Test century and 76th international century overall.
The knock of 121 helped India reach a total of 438 runs in the first innings, securing a substantial lead of 352 runs by the end of Day 2. On the same day, Joshua’s mother had the opportunity to meet Kohli near the Team India bus. The emotional moment was captured on camera, as she hugged the cricket star and broke down in tears, expressing her admiration for him.
As Day 3 approaches, West Indies will resume their innings with captain Kraigg Brathwaite on 37* and Kirk McKenzie on 14*, aiming to draw the series after suffering an innings defeat in the previous match. The encounter between Kohli and Joshua Da Silva on the field left a lasting impact, not only on the players but also on fans worldwide.
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