India, Sept. 27 -- Virat Kohli offered an intriguing glimpse into the methods behind his longevity after producing a vintage ODI masterclass against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram, revealing that, contrary to what his reputation for relentless preparation might suggest, he has "never been a guy who practised a lot."

Kohli was at the centre of India's emphatic eight-wicket victory in the opening ODI, smashing an unbeaten 139 from just 88 deliveries as the hosts chased down West Indies' 295 for seven in only 41.4 overs. His innings came at a strike rate of 157.95 and complemented captain Shubman Gill's 110, with the pair putting together a 151-run partnership that effectively dismantled the West Indies attack.

It was also an innings of...