Virat Kohli's brother Vikas debunks rumours about their mother on social media after the star cricketer misses the first two Test against England in the ongoing five-test series.
Kohli didn't specify his 'personal reason' which led him to take this decision, nor did the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) give a reason besides a short line in the press statement that read, “Virat Kohli has requested the BCCI to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming Test series against England, citing personal reasons.”
Prep mode 🔛#TeamIndia get into the groove for the 2⃣nd #INDvENG Test in Vizag 👌 👌@IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/BiN0XjLzMu
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 31, 2024
The BCCI urged the fans and media to refrain from speculating about the reason for his forced break. The five-match series began in Hyderabad on January 25.
Thank you, Hyderabad 🙏
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 31, 2024
Hello, Vizag! 👋
🇮🇳 #INDvENG 🏴 | #EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/maaI7WY88c
India has been dealt with a massive blow ahead of the second Test against England at Vizag as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and batter KL Rahul have been ruled out of the match due to fitness concerns.
Jadeja picked up a hamstring knock whereas Rahul has complained of pain in his right quadriceps. It is the same thigh that he had injured during the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year, which kept the Lucknow Super Giant (LSG) skipper out of cricketing action for nearly four months.
The Men's Selection Committee have added Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar and Washington Sundar to India's squad.#INDvENG https://t.co/xgxI8NsxpV
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 29, 2024
With Virat Kohli already unavailable for the first two Tests due to personal reasons, the injuries to Jadeja and Rahul have made matters worse for India, who find themselves under pressure after losing only their fourth Test at home since 2013.
Both Rahul and Jadeja had made significant contributions in the first Test before England staged a remarkable comeback to win the game by 28 runs and go 1-0 up in the five-match series.
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