Virat Kohli withdraws from first two tests against England citing personal reason

[Austin 3:!6]

India star Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two Test matches against England for personal reasons, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced.

 

The BCCI confirmed a replacement will be called up to the squad to replace India's talisman.

'Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management and the selectors and has emphasized that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention,' a BBCI statement read.

 

'The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series.

 

'The BCCI requests the media and fans to respect Virat Kohli's privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons. 

 

Virat Kohli withdraws from India's first two Tests against England for mysterious 'personal reasons' in major blow to the hosts | Daily Mail Online

Edited January 22, 2024 by Austin 3:!6

[Sgattick10]

Hope it's nothing serious in erms of physical health of Virat Or Anushka 

[Gollum]

Anushka expecting baby?

[Gollum]

Kohli's legacy got a big hit because of his poor form the last 3 years. Now he seems to have regained it somewhat, bad timing. This Eng bowling attack is there for the taking. 

[Nikhil_cric]

Time to call it quits .  Not sure what he is dragging this on for. 

 

 

[singhvivek141]

11 minutes ago, Nikhil_cric said:

Time to call it quits .  Not sure what he is dragging this on for. 

 

 

100 Centuries

[deepdynamo]

How come these players do not have any personal commitment during IPL ??

 

Never heard of anyone taking a break from IPL due to personal issues. 

 

 

[VT87]

 It was big opportunity to score some runs cause England has least potent spinners compare to Nz and Bangla  

[LordPrabhzy]

Let him take rest for the remaining 3 tests too... must be family or business related leave. Cricket for India will always be lowest priority

[cowboysfan]

this simplifies the selection,now Gill or Shreyas won't be dropped. 

[Gollum]

5 minutes ago, VT87 said:

 It was big opportunity to score some runs cause England has least potent spinners compare to Nz and Bangla  

Even Eng quicks are halwa. They have brought 41 year old Anderson who will fire in 115 kph thunderbolts. Joke of a bowling attack, worse than 2016 aur us series mein kya pela tha humne. 

[nitinbwj]

What's the reason before i start BC MC 

[Frustrated]

To most of our seniors, the cricket team is like a guest house.  They can travel IN and OUT as per their wish/availability throughout the year.   

[The Realist]

So much for a prestige series. Old Man Kohli already decided he would rather save himself for IPL.

 

Recall for Pujara and Rahane incoming?

[The Realist]

1 minute ago, Frustrated said:

To most of our seniors, the cricket team is like a guest house.  They can travel IN and OUT as per their wish/availability throughout the year.   

 

This is why should have picked a new young captain with bright ideas and selected fresher talent. The current team is so stale and past its sell by date.

[putrevus]

I am flabbergasted by some posts.So a player cannot have any personal issues and why people think it is wrong.

[Frustrated]

1 hour ago, deepdynamo said:

How come these players do not have any personal commitment during IPL ??

 

Never heard of anyone taking a break from IPL due to personal issues. 

 

 

This post should be pinned...

[singhvivek141]

1 hour ago, deepdynamo said:

How come these players do not have any personal commitment during IPL ??

 

Never heard of anyone taking a break from IPL due to personal issues. 

 

IPL teams are more brutal & professional than BCCI. They won't take long to dispose off the non performing assets.

[Nikhil_cric]

1 hour ago, deepdynamo said:

How come these players do not have any personal commitment during IPL ??

 

Never heard of anyone taking a break from IPL due to personal issues. 

 

 

 

Yep. That doesn't happen often does it?

[Nikhil_cric]

Get Patidar in as his replacement.