Virat Kohli, the former India captain, scored his 76th international hundred on day 2 of the second Test match against West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad. This was also the 29th three-figure score for the Indian batting superstar, his first overseas in nearly five years, at the Queen’s Park Oval.
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On July 21, Friday, the 34-year-old walked into the middle to begin the morning session’s play on 87 not out, partnered with Ravindra Jadeja, who was 36 not out. He waltzed his way into the 90s with a delightful flick stroke for four against Kemar Roach, through the square leg region, before driving Shannon Gabriel behind square on the offside to bring up the memorable milestone.
After hugging his non-striking partner Ravindra Jadeja, the Delhi-born cricketer removed his helmet to acknowledge the team while taking a bow, aka Shubman Gill style. Then, Virat Kohli went on to kiss his wedding ring, a gesture he has been doing for every significant achievement on the cricket field for years.
Within minutes, the entire social media was flooded with congratulatory messages for the great man. Cricket fans on Twitter posted a variety of content to remember the 76th century of Virat Kohli. Some of the best tweets for this special occasion are as under:
After putting Team India in a commanding position during the second Test match, Virat Kohli got run out for 121 off 206 deliveries. It was the rocket throw from Alzarri Joseph from the short square leg region, which led to the demise of the 34-year-old. Ravindra Jadeja also got dismissed shortly afterward for 61 off 152 deliveries, knicking off through to the wicket-keeper Joshua Da Silva, off the bowling of Kemar Roach.
