In a significant development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made an announcement on Monday that cricket maestro Virat Kohli has chosen to step away from the first two Test matches against England, citing 'personal reasons'. The cricketing world was taken aback by this decision, but the BCCI, in an official statement, conveyed that Kohli had engaged in discussions with skipper Rohit Sharma and the team management regarding his absence, receiving their unwavering support.
The official statement from the BCCI reads, "Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming Test series against England, citing personal reasons." The statement further highlights Kohli's commitment to the country, stating, "Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management, and the selectors, emphasizing that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention."
This recent development follows Kohli's absence from the first T20I match against Afghanistan, where he also cited 'personal reasons.' Earlier, he had to miss an intra-squad match in South Africa as he urgently had to fly to London.
The BCCI's statement, while confirming Kohli's withdrawal, urged the media to avoid speculating on the nature of his personal reasons. The cricket board assured that the replacement for Kohli will be announced in the coming days.
"The BCCI respects his decision, and the Board and team management have extended their support to the star batter. They express confidence in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the upcoming Test series."
This unexpected turn of events has left cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the team's response and the replacement for the prolific Virat Kohli in the upcoming Test matches against England.
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