Kohli skips first two England Tests

Renowned Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has opted out of the initial two Tests against England, citing ‘personal reasons,’ as confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a statement on Monday. The BCCI, yet to designate a replacement for Kohli, expressed support for his decision. This follows Kohli’s earlier withdrawal from the first T20I against Afghanistan for similar reasons,with the nature of his personal-circumstances undisclosed.

The BCCI statement revealed that Kohli had communicated with Captain Rohit Sharma, team management, and selectors, emphasizing that while representing the country remained a top priority, specific personal situations necessitated his focused attention. The BCCI urged respect for Kohli’s privacy and called for refraining from speculation. The Men’s Selection Committee will soon announce a replacement.

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In Kohli’s absence, young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer will carry a significant responsibility. The BCCI expressed confidence in the remaining squad’s abilities to deliver commendable performances in the Test series. India will kick off a five-match Test series against England on January 25 in Hyderabad. Kohli is anticipated to return for the remaining three matches after tending to his personal commitments.

India Squad For First Two Tests vs England: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (vc) and Avesh Khan

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