'Virat Kohli is now looking good, he is giving himself time' - Aakash Chopra analyzes star batter's game in Dominica Test

In a captivating demonstration of supremacy, the Indian team established their dominance in the first Test against West Indies at Windsor Park in Dominica. The second day of the Test witnessed an extraordinary performance by the visitors, with Virat Kohli spearheading the charge while Yashasvi Jaiswal displayed his extraordinary batting skills.

As the second day moved to a close, India found itself in a commanding position with a lead of 162 runs. The debutant young batting prodigy, Yashasvi Jaiswal, is batting on 143, accompanied by the experienced Kohli on 36. With 8 wickets in hand, Team India will seek to fortify their position in the match.

Aakash Chopra, a renowned cricket analyst, shared his profound insights on the day's play on his popular YouTube channel. Discussing Gill's transition to the middle order, Chopra acknowledged the challenges faced by the young batter.

"Shubman Gill came at No. 3. It is difficult and he will realize that. He has played the majority of his innings in first-class cricket as an opener. He came at No. 3 here after a huge partnership. He plays with slightly hard hands. So his method of defending with hard hands, he will have to change it slightly as he plays more in Test matches," commented Chopra, accentuating the adaptations Gill must make to thrive in his new role.

However, it was Kohli who captured the limelight with his methodical approach at the crease. After a splendid partnership established by the Indian openers. 

“Virat Kohli came after that. He is giving himself time. The opposition team is also looking extremely flat. They have used nine bowlers and didn't take the second new ball until 100 overs. Virat Kohli is now looking good. He has not yet reached his fifty, so the small milestone is also left,” praised Chopra, acknowledging Kohli's ability to assess the game situation and adapt accordingly.

Having dismissed West Indies for a mere 150 runs on Day 1, the Indian team sustained their momentum with solid batting displays. Chopra acknowledged India's formidable advantage, stating, "India have gone far ahead. They are 162 runs ahead and are going slightly slow because the pitch is extremely slow. It is difficult to score runs quickly on this pitch but batting can be done, it is possible to stand here,"

Looking ahead to Day 3, India will look to extend their lead even further, with the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kohli poised to resume their innings. Indian team is eager to capitalize on their advantageous position and establish a formidable target for West Indies.