Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Virat Kohli withdraws from first two Exams in opposition to England as a result of private causes

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HYDERABAD: Three days forward of the beginning of the five-match Check sequence in opposition to England on the Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Stadium, India have been handled an enormous blow as talismanic batter Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the primary two matches, citing private causes.

In a press release, the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) stated a alternative will likely be named quickly by the choice committee after Kohli requested to withdraw from the Check matches in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, whereas requesting for his privateness to be revered.

“Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the crew administration and the selectors and has emphasised that whereas representing the nation has all the time been his high precedence, sure private conditions demand his presence and undivided consideration.

“The BCCI respects his choice and the Board and crew administration has prolonged its help to the star batter and is assured within the talents of the remaining squad members to step up and ship commendable performances within the Check sequence.

“The BCCI requests the media and followers to respect Virat Kohli’s privateness throughout this time and chorus from speculating on the character of his private causes. The main target ought to stay on supporting the Indian cricket crew as they embark on the upcoming challenges within the Check sequence, ” stated the BCCI.

The upcoming sequence between India and England will start at Hyderabad on January 25, adopted by different matches at Visakhapatnam (February 2-6), Rajkot (February 15-19), Ranchi (February 23-27) and Dharamshala (March 7-11).

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