The Indian cricket team is poised to kick off a five-match Test series against England on January 25, starting with a game in Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Thursday. A significant development preceding this crucial match is Virat Kohli’s decision to opt out of the initial two Test matches, a confirmation made by the BCCI.
Details surrounding Kohli’s withdrawal for personal reasons have not been disclosed in the BCCI’s recent announcement. The squad for the initial two Test matches had been unveiled earlier, leaving the question of who will replace Kohli. Furthermore, whether Kohli will return for the third Test remains to be seen.
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Virat Kohli withdraws from first two Tests against England citing personal reasons.
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