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Virat Kohli gifts his autographed bat to Port of Spain sports museum

Published at :July 25, 2023 at 9:55 PM
Modified at :July 25, 2023 at 9:56 PM
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Saurabh Anand


Virat Kohli smashed 198 runs in 2 innings against West Indies in the two match test series.

Indian batter Virat Kohli had a special outing in 2nd test against West Indies at the Queen Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago. Virat Kohli smashed his 29th test century and 76th international century. Virat was popular among West Indies fans as well during the series. Many came in to just have a glimpse of modern-day master showing class in their backyard. His immense popularity made him donate his autographed bat to the Port of Spain stadium museum as a gesture. Pictures of Virat signing the bat has gone viral on social media. Queens Park test ended in a draw as the rain didn't let any play happen on the final day.

Virat Kohli scored 121 in the 2nd test and helped India reach 438 runs in the first inning. During his century, even Windies keeper Joshua Da Silva had a special message for the master and asked him to score a century for his mother who came here to watch him bat. Later on, Virat went to meet Joshua Da Silva's mother. Virat smashed 11 fours during his innings. After January 2020, Virat's test average was below 30 but his game against West Indies has proved he is still hungry for more. India missed out on crucial 8 points due to the persistent rain on the final day.

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Virat Kohli finished the two-match test series with 198 runs in 2 innings. He also contributed 76 runs in the first test at Windsor Park in Dominica. Team India will now take on West Indies in a three-match ODI series starting on 27th July at Kensington Oval in Barbados. Rohit and Virat both will be taking part in the series in a preparation for the upcoming World Cup event in October-November. In a historical turn of events, WI failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing to Scotland, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Netherlands in the World Cup Qualifiers.

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