Virat Kohli withdraws from first two Tests against England due to personal reasons

Virat Kohli will miss the first two Tests against England citing personal reasons and the replacement will be announced soon, the BCCI has announced on Monday.

“Virat Kohli has requested the BCCI to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming Test series against England, citing personal reasons,” BCCI said in a statement.

In the release, BCCI has said that the former India captain has spoken to the captain, team management and selectors.

“Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management and the selectors and has emphasized that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention,” read the statement.

“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.

“The BCCI requests the media and fans to respect Virat Kohli’s privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons. The focus should remain on supporting the Indian cricket team as they embark on the upcoming challenges in the Test series.

“The Men’s Selection Committee will name a replacement soon.”

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