Virat Kohli: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah spoke on Virat Kohli's presence in the ongoing Test series against England. He said that he has supported the decision of great Indian batsman Virat Kohli. Emphasized their right to personal leave.
The talk about Kohli's second child is also absurd
Speaking to the media ahead of India's third Test against England in Rajkot, Shah said that Kohli is not the kind of player who will ask for leave without any reason. Kohli's former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate, AB de Villiers, had given a statement stating that the India batsman was expecting his second child, but he later hit back at his comment and apologized.
Virat is not one to take leave without any reason – Jai Shah
Speaking to reporters at the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) stadium in Rajkot ahead of India's third Test against England, Shah supported Kohli's decision, saying, “If someone asks for personal leave for the first time in a 15-year career, Yes, it is his right. Virat is not a player who will ask for leave without any reason. We have to trust our players and support them.” 35-year-old Virat Kohli had initially withdrawn from the first two Test matches of the series citing personal reasons.
Virat excluded himself from the entire series
However, it was later announced that he would miss the entire five-match series against England. Virat Kohli's decision to request leave received full respect and support from the board. Virat Kohli will not be available for selection from the remaining series due to personal reasons. “The board fully respects and supports Kohli's decision,” the board said in an official statement.
Questions raised on Virat's presence in T20I World Cup 2024
Responding to a question about Kohli's possible participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in June, Shah said, “We will talk about him soon.” The BCCI secretary also confirmed that India's limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma will lead the team in the upcoming T20 World Cup event. Shah said, “Rohit has the potential, we know. As he showed in the ODI World Cup, where we won 10 consecutive matches till the final. I am confident that India will win the 2024 T20 World Cup in Barbados under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Will win.” Jay Shah's comments came as the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium (SCA) was renamed after veteran cricket administrator and former first-class cricketer Niranjan Shah.
Source: newstrack.com”