Virat Kohli: The Indian cricket team is going through changes after the Cricket World Cup 2023. Now, a young team led by Suryakumar Yadav is facing Australia in a 5-match T20 series. More matches are lined up against South Africa. Reports suggest former captain Virat Kohli won’t be playing in the ODI and T20 series, as he wants a break from white ball cricket.
Kohli has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India about his decision and will decide about future matches later. There’s also uncertainty about Rohit Sharma’s availability. The team is entering a new phase, and fans are eager to see how the young players perform.
Virat Kohli is to Miss Matches
Sources indicate that Virat Kohli won’t be playing in the T20 and ODI series against South Africa beginning on December 10. Speculation about Kohli’s future, particularly in T20 matches, has been ongoing since the T20 World Cup 2022.
Despite this, the seasoned batsman has chosen not to participate in T20 international matches. His absence from the ODI series comes as a surprise. However, Kohli is expected to rejoin the team for the Test series. The decision adds to the ongoing discussions about Kohli’s role and availability in various formats of the game.
Kohli Takes Break
According to the Indian Express report, Virat Kohli has informed the board that he needs a break from white-ball cricket for now. People are trying to understand what this message means, and some think he might retire from this format.
However, India has the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA coming up, and Kohli’s skills could be crucial. So, the break news is saddening for many fans. Captain Rohit Sharma hasn’t decided on playing the ODI series against South Africa yet. It’s likely he won’t be part of the T20 series in South Africa, but there’s no official word from BCCI. The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, will pick the team soon.
Kohli and Rohit Return Strong
The senior batsmen, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are expected to rejoin the Indian team for the Test matches beginning on Boxing Day in Centurion. Virat is currently on holiday in London, while Rohit is reportedly spending time in the United Kingdom following India’s World Cup final loss to Australia.
Both players displayed excellent form in the ODI World Cup, with Kohli emerging as the top run-scorer in the tournament. Their return for the upcoming Test assignments adds experience and skill to the Indian squad, offering a boost after the disappointment in the World Cup final.