In a memorable encounter, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli met with West Indies legend Brian Lara just before his 500th international match in the second Test against the West Indies in Trinidad. The Prince of Trinidad, as Lara is famously known, was on a phone call when he noticed Kohli approaching. The two exchanged a handshake and a warm hug, followed by a brief conversation.
This meeting between the two cricketing giants was filled with mutual respect and admiration. For Kohli, meeting Brian Lara was an opportunity to gain insights from the legendary player’s vast experience and wisdom. Kohli has always held Lara in high regard and has achieved several milestones that have surpassed Lara’s records.
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Virat Kohli overtook Lara to become the second-highest Test run-scorer against Australia earlier this year. He also surpassed Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar in 2019 to become the quickest batter in international cricket history to score 20,000 runs.
When in Trinidad, you do not miss catching up with the legendary Brian Lara 😃👏#TeamIndia | #WIvIND | @BrianLara pic.twitter.com/t8L8lV6Cso
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 19, 2023
Now, as Virat Kohli prepares to play his 500th international match for India, he joins an elite group of Indian cricketers, including Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and MS Dhoni, who have reached this remarkable milestone. The second Test against the West Indies at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad holds special significance for Kohli.
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Having made his Test debut against the same opponents in 2011, Virat Kohli aims to reclaim his Test average of 50 by scoring at least 345 runs in both games of the series. The milestone of 500 international matches is a testament to Kohli’s dedication, skill, and longevity in the sport.
As Kohli embarks on this historic occasion, his meeting with Brian Lara serves as a reminder of the shared bonds and camaraderie among cricketing greats, as they pass the baton of excellence from one generation to the next.
