Virat Kohli's Absence Extended, Set To Miss Remaining Tests vs England: Report

10.02.2024 - 04:49 sports.ndtv.com

Star India batter Virat Kohli has withdrawn his name from the remaining three Tests of the five game series against England.

According to a report in the Indian Express, Kohli informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about his availability on Friday, the day the selectors met in an online meeting to decide the squad for the Tests at Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamshala, respectively.

Kohli had earlier withdrawn from the first two Tests, citing personal reasons. Before the start of the series, Kohli had spoken to India captain Rohit Sharma, the team management and the selectors to inform them about his unavailability for the England Tests.

The former India captain had emphasized while representing the country has been his utmost priority, some personal situations demand his presence and attention. "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," BCCI secretary had informed through a statement last month.

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