Virat Kohli ends long wait for overseas Test ton, surpasses Sachin Tendulkar record in 500th Match

Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, etched his name in the history books during his 500th international match by scoring a remarkable century, his 76th in international cricket.

Virat Kohli continues to reach new heights in his illustrious cricketing career. In his 500th international match, the former Indian cricket team captain marked the milestone with an extraordinary achievement, notching his 76th international century. This remarkable feat includes his 29th Test century and, notably, his first overseas Test century since December 2018.

The significance of this milestone was further enhanced as it coincided with the 100th Test match between India and the West Indies. Kohli's century in this landmark encounter made the occasion truly memorable. Moreover, his century in the 500th international match propelled him to surpass the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's world record of 75 international centuries in the first 500 matches.

What makes Kohli's century even more special is that he became the first-ever player to achieve this feat in his 500th international match. His tally of 12 centuries against the West Indies also places him in joint second position, just one century behind Sunil Gavaskar's record of 13. Jacques Kallis of South Africa also shares the mark of 12 centuries against the West Indies.

On Day 1 of the second Test, Kohli played a crucial role as India collected 106 runs in the final session without losing a wicket. Alongside Ravindra Jadeja, Kohli displayed his impeccable strokeplay and showcased his trademark cover drive off Kemar Roach's delivery. As Virat Kohli adds more accolades to his already illustrious career, his performance in the 500th international match stands as a testament to his excellence on the cricketing field.