Blow To Team India, Virat Kohli Pulls Out Of First Two Tests vs England Over 'Personal Reasons
Indian cricket team stalwart Virat Kohli has pulled out from the first two Tests against England over 'personal reasons'. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the same via a statement on Monday. The BCCI hasn't yet named a replacement for Kohli but plans to do so in due time. Earlier, Kohli had pulled out of the first T20I against Afghanistan too due to 'personal reasons'. It has, however, not been revealed what the personal situation is that Virat is dealing with. Kohli out of first 2 Tests. The BCCI released stated that Virat has already spoken to skipper Rohit Sharma on the matter and he has the captain's support on the matter. In Kohli's absence, there will be huge responsibility on the shoulders of youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, etc. to step up and deliver. The BCCI statement read: "Mr. Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two T...