Vaibhav Tripathi
Virat Kohli, the Indian batting legend, reflected on his memorable first Test double century he achieved during India’s 2016 tour of the West Indies.
On July 22, as the captain of the Indian team, Kohli registered the double-century against West Indies in his 42nd Test match in Antigua. This remarkable feat made him the first Indian captain to compile a double-century overseas.
Kohli’s maiden double ton earned high praise from Sir Viv Richards, who witnessed the historic moment at the ground. Notably, India emerged victorious in the match by an innings and a commanding margin of 92 runs.
“My favourite memory obviously is Antigua. I got my first-ever double hundred in Test cricket in Antigua in front of Sir Vivian Richards. That for me was a very, very special moment and then he met me in the evening as well and congratulated me. It can’t get any better than that,” Kohli said while speaking on ‘Follow the Blues’.