Indian cricket star Virat Kohli, who initially missed the first Tests against England due to personal reasons, has now communicated his decision to withdraw from the final three Tests against England. Kohli conveyed this information to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during an online meeting with selectors. This marks a significant development as Kohli will be watching the entire test series from home, a rare occurrence in his illustrious career.
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Virat Kohli Withdraws from final 3 tests
In addition to Kohli, middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer will also be absent from the last three Tests against England due to injury. Iyer, who complained of stiffness in the back and groin pain while playing forward defense in the second Test, will undergo monitoring of his progress at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
Absence of Virat Kohli in India vs England Test Series
The absence of Kohli and Iyer poses a challenge for the Indian team, but there is positive news with Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul returning to the squad for the third Test, scheduled to begin on February 15. Both players had missed the second Test due to injury concerns.
What Virat Kohli says on his absence
Contrary to earlier reports, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be available for selection in the third Test, dispelling concerns about workload management. Additionally, the selection committee has opted to include Bengal pacer Akash Deep in the squad for the final Test, replacing Avesh Khan.
Iyer dominated out
Virat Kohli formally conveyed his decision to the BCCI and the senior selection committee, citing personal reasons for his withdrawal from the remaining Tests. This development adds a new dimension to the ongoing India vs.
Conclusion
England Test series, and fans will miss seeing Kohli in action for the first time in his career during a Test series. The selectors have made strategic changes to the squad as India seeks to maintain its momentum after leveling the series 1-1 at Vizag.
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