Virat Kohli took to social media to pay tribute to former teammate Rahul Dravid ahead of the Dominica Test against West Indies. They are returning to Windsor Park after 12 years since they last played there in 2011.
In a nostalgic post, Kohli fondly recalls the last time India played a Test match against West Indies in Roseau, Dominica. He reflects on the unique journey that has brought them back to the same venue, albeit in different roles. The only other player from that lineup who currently accompanies Kohli in the Indian squad is Rahul Dravid, India’s current head coach.
“The only two guys part of the last test we played at Dominica in 2011. Never imagined the journey would bring us back here in different capacities. Highly grateful,” wrote Kohli.
Dominica is preparing to host a Test match for the first time in six years, with India’s last encounter taking place in 2011. Despite a shaky start, the visitors managed to take a 1-0 lead in the series under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. However, Shivanarine Chanderpaul’s impressive century for the West Indies provided some tense moments for the Indian team.
During that match, players like Murali Vijay, Harbhajan Singh, and Dravid worked together to secure a draw, ultimately leading to India’s 1-0 series victory. Kohli, who was just starting his career at the time, contributed a solid 30 runs in the first innings.
Now, as Test cricket returns to Dominica, Kohli felt compelled to share a touching message on social media. He expressed his gratitude and astonishment at the unexpected turn of events that has brought him and Dravid back to the same ground in different capacities.
India’s squad in the West Indies tour
Rohit Sharma (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), R Ashwin, Virat Kohli, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Navdeep Saini, Axar Patel.
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Updated: 10 Jul 2023, 01:07 PM IST
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