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First Time In 13 Years! Virat Kohli's Absence From England Series Creates An Old Void

The Indian cricket squad for the last three Tests against England is out. After much delay, the BCCI named the squad on Saturday. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer have not been picked while KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja are back, but only if they clear the fitness benchmarks ahead of the third Test that starts on February 15. Earlier, Virat had withdrawn from the first two Tests due to personal reasons. Now, with the squad for the final three Tests issued on Saturday morning by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Virat's absence has extended to the entire series.

India vs Australia U-19 World Cup Final Preview, Prediction, Likely XIs

Few careers will get wings to soar while some will fade into oblivion but on Sunday, all those sprightly 18 and 19-year-old Indian boys will leave no stone unturned to win a record sixth ICC U-19 World Cup when they face Australia in the summit clash in Benboni, South Africa. On November 19 last year, an Australian team left Rohit Sharma and his band teary-eyed on a global stage and for the Uday Saharans, Sachin Dhas, Musheer Khans and Saumykumar Pandeys, beating an Aussie team would certainly be very sweet.

Hockey Pro league: India Women Outwit USA 3-1

Indian women produced a flawless effort to outwit United States 3-1 and end this leg of the Hockey Pro League on a winning note Bhubaneswar on Friday. Vandana Katariya (9th), Deepika (26th), and Samila Tete (56th) scored for the home side, while Sanne Caarls (42nd) netted the consolation goal for the USA. India started the game with an opportunity to score through a penalty corner but Deepika's drag-flick sailed wide of the post.

Shreyas Iyer "Will Not Be Considered" For Tests: Report Claims Star "Got The Axe" Due To Poor Form

Star batters Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer were notable absentees on Saturday as the BCCI announced Team India's squad for the remaining three Tests against England. On the other hand, KL Rahul and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja returned to the squad after missing the second Test due to injuries. While Kohli made him unavailable for the remaining Tests in Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamsala, Rahul and Jadeja's participation will depend on BCCI's medical team's fitness clearance. However, there was no clarification regarding Iyer's absence from the squad.

"India Don't Really Miss Jasprit Bumrah": Dale Steyn's Blockbuster Take On India Star Ahead Of 3rd England Test

Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah led India's charge with the ball in the second Test against England, taking a combined nine wickets as the hosts levelled the five-match series. Bumrah sparked an England batting collapse in the first innings, claiming first innings to hand India a healthy lead. In the second innings, he struck three more times on a non-responsive pitch as India wrapped up the proceedings inside four days. Bumrah's brilliance saw him become the first Indian pacer to reach the pinnacle of the Test rankings.

India's Kohli to miss rest of England series due to personal reasons

:India batsman Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the remaining three tests of their five-match home series with England for personal reasons, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Saturday.

BCCI's Big Statement On 'Virat Kohli's Decision' To Skip Last 3 Tests vs England

Virat Kohli has made himself unavailable for the remainder of the Test series against England, citing personal reasons. Kohli had also missed the first two Tests due to the same reason. Apart from Kohli, Shreyas Iyer will also take no part in the remaining Tests in Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamsala, respectively. Meanwhile, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja returned to the team, but their participation will depend on the BCCI's medical team's fitness clearance. On Kohli's decision to remain unavailable for the remaining Tests, the BCCI said that they "respect and support" the former captain's decision.

"People Are Insecure At Times": MS Dhoni Intriguing Statement On Lessons In Captaincy

MS Dhoni - one name which always comes to the mind when one speaks about captaincy in cricket. Arguably the greatest captain in world cricket, MS Dhoni is a force to reckon with in the Indian Premier League too. He is the only Indian cricket team captain to win the T20 World Cup, the ODI World Cup and the Champions Trophy too. Under MS Dhoni, India became the world No. 1 Test side also. While MS Dhoni has retired from international cricket, he still competes in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings. He led his team to the title in the IPL 2023 and will aim to emulate the feat again this year.

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First Time In 13 Years! Virat Kohli's Absence From England Series Creates An Old Void

India vs Australia U-19 World Cup Final Preview, Prediction, Likely XIs

Hockey Pro league: India Women Outwit USA 3-1

Shreyas Iyer "Will Not Be Considered" For Tests: Report Claims Star "Got The Axe" Due To Poor Form

"India Don't Really Miss Jasprit Bumrah": Dale Steyn's Blockbuster Take On India Star Ahead Of 3rd England Test

India's Kohli to miss rest of England series due to personal reasons

BCCI's Big Statement On 'Virat Kohli's Decision' To Skip Last 3 Tests vs England

"People Are Insecure At Times": MS Dhoni Intriguing Statement On Lessons In Captaincy