Virat Kohli’s 500th Game: The Making Of A Cricket Legend
New Delhi, 20th July: Virat Kohli stands at the threshold of another extraordinary milestone, poised to etch another illustrious chapter in his remarkable career. With anticipation building, he readies himself to grace the hallowed turf of the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad for the thrilling second encounter of the India vs West Indies Test series. The former India skipper will achieve a remarkable milestone by playing his 500th international game for India, placing him in an exclusive league of Indian batting legends, alongside the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and current head coach Rahul Dravid.
Kohli is poised to enter the exclusive ranks as the fourth Indian batter to mark his presence in 500 or more international matches.
At the summit of this remarkable list stands the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who made a staggering 664 appearances since his debut in 1989. Following closely is the iconic MS Dhoni with 538 games, and Rahul Dravid with 509.
Anticipating this momentous milestone, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) paid a heartfelt tribute to the former Indian captain, acknowledging his extraordinary journey with a touching post on Twitter. The BCCI congratulated Kohli on reaching this remarkable feat and wrote, “500 reasons to admire the journey! Congratulations to the cricketing legend on this extraordinary achievement!” #TeamIndia!
The cricketing experts are effusive in their praise for the exceptional Indian batsman. Aakash Chopra, Pragyan Ojha, and Wasim Jaffer from the Jio Cinema commentary panel tipped their hats to Virat Kohli, lauding his unwavering dedication to the game. They highlighted how his commitment to cricket has been the defining factor in his rise to greatness and his status as a brand ambassador for the sport. Grateful for his contributions to Indian cricket and the sport as a whole, they expressed admiration for Kohli’s monumental achievement and wished him continued success.
Pragyan Ojha emphasized that reaching this milestone is an incredibly special accomplishment, inspiring hope for Kohli’s continued stellar performances and form for the country. Wasim Jaffer commended Kohli’s impressive longevity, discipline, dedication, and determination, which has allowed him to play 500 matches and amass 75 centuries in international cricket. The experts believe that there is still much more cricket left in him and consider him a role model for cricketers worldwide.
