IND vs ENG BCCI Virat Kohli: Indian team's legendary batsman Virat Kohli has opted to withdraw from the remaining three Test matches of the current five-match India vs England (IND vs ENG) Test series and has duly informed BCCI about his decision. Is done. It is being told that former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding his availability for the remaining three Test matches of this series.
Virat Kohli withdrew from the series!
According to a report in The Indian Express, Virat Kohli informed BCCI about his decision last Friday (09 February 2024). By the end of the same day, the selectors also called an online meeting to discuss and finalize the squad for the remaining three Tests between India and England (IND vs ENG) in Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamshala.
Let us tell you that before the start of India vs England Test series, Virat Kohli had talked to Rohit Sharma, team management and selectors and said that representing the country has always been his top priority. However, due to personal reasons he decided to withdraw his name from the first two Test matches of the series. After this, in an official statement, BCCI accepted Kohli's decision and said, “BCCI respects his (Virat Kohli) decision and the board and team management have extended their support to the star batsman.”
It is noteworthy that Virat Kohli was initially included in the Indian team for the first two Test matches of the series against England and even traveled to Hyderabad for the opening match of the series. However, due to personal reasons he had to withdraw from the team before the start of the Hyderabad Test match. Today (10 February 2024), Team India has been announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the remaining 3 matches and Virat Kohli's name is not included in it.
Source: newstrack.com”