"Will Soon Find Out But...": AB de Villiers On Reason Behind Virat Kohli's Test Withdrawal

25.01.2024 - 20:11 sports.ndtv.com

There continues to remain mystery behind India stalwart Virat Kohli's decision to pull out from the first two Tests against England.

Kohli decided to withdraw over 'personal issues' as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) advised against speculation on the matter.

AB de Villiers, Kohli's former teamamte at Royal Challengers Banglore and a close friend, admitted that he too doesn't know what reason behind his exit is.

But, he plans to find out soon. De Villiers said that the reason behind Kohli's withdrawal could be because he wanted some time off or it could be a family issue.

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Virat Kohli's name is missing from the squad list for the last three Tests against England, which was announced on Saturday. "Virat Kohli will remain unavailable for selection for the remainder of the series due to personal reasons. The Board fully respects and supports Mr. Kohli's decision," the BCCI said in a release. There has been intense speculation about the nature of Virat Kohli's 'personal reason.' In the midst of this Virat Kohli's long-time teammate at Royal Challengers Bangalore, AB de Villiers last week said that the India star and Anushka Sharma's "second child is on the way".

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