"I get charged up when I have something to overcome": Virat Kohli after hitting his 29th Test Ton

Virat Kohli equals Sir Don Bradman's tally of 29 Test centuries.

The second test between India and the West Indies has been a record-breaking match so far. This is the 100th test between the two countries and the 500th international game for former Indian captain Virat Kohli. And he made it extra special by scoring his 76th international and 29th test ton in the game. Virat scored 121 runs in the first inning, before getting run out.

He became the first batter, among other legends, to score a century in the 500th international game. This hundred also helped him equal Don Bradman's 29 test tons. Virat ended the first day at 87 runs and looked good when he started Day 2. He completed his century with a boundary off Shannon Gabriel. It was also Virat's first century outside Asia since 2018 at the Adelaide Oval against Australia.

"I get charged up"- Virat Kohli after scoring his 29th Test Century

It was a long-awaited century for the former Indian captain, and he enjoyed every bit of it. After the stumps on Day 2, he spoke on his hundred and said he needed to be patient when things were challenging. On achieving a big milestone with his century, he said that all these stats and achievements mean something special when the team is winning. He also highlighted that he has got more centuries away from home.

Virat said, "I really enjoyed myself out there. I was in the rhythm I wanted to be in. Started off in challenging times. I switch on during these times. When I have something to overcome, I get charged up." He added that he always tries to do something for the team and help the team. On playing his 500th game for India, Virat Kohli admitted that he was fortunate enough to achieve this milestone.

He also spoke about how fitness helped him play 500 games for India. He stated, "I looked after myself. Training, sleep cycle, rest and diet. Fitness helps me in all formats. I can field with intensity in all formats. I want to keep playing at the top of my fitness ability." Virat Kohli also said that Antigua and Port of Spain are two of his favorite venues in the West Indies, apart from Adelaide in Australia and The Bullring in South Africa.