January 22nd 2024.
India's star cricket player, Virat Kohli, has made a surprising announcement that he will not be participating in the first two matches of the highly-anticipated Test series against England. This news was confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a statement released this morning. According to the statement, Kohli cited "personal reasons" for his sudden withdrawal from the team.
Kohli was originally expected to be a key member of India's starting lineup for the first Test in Hyderabad, which is set to begin on Thursday. However, his absence will now leave a gap in the team's batting lineup. The BCCI has assured that a replacement for Kohli will be named soon and that he is expected to rejoin the squad for the last three matches of the series.
This development comes as a blow to India's chances, as Kohli is known for his exceptional performance on the field and his leadership skills as the former captain of the team. On the other hand, England has also suffered a setback, as their player Harry Brook has also left the tour due to personal reasons.
In the statement released by the BCCI, it was mentioned that Kohli had personally spoken to captain Rohit Sharma, the team management, and the selectors to explain his decision. The BCCI has expressed their support for Kohli and his situation, stating that representing the country has always been his top priority, but certain personal matters require his "undivided attention."
The BCCI also expressed their confidence in the remaining members of the team to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series. This news has caused a stir in the cricket community and fans are eagerly waiting to see who will be named as Kohli's replacement for the upcoming matches. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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