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Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli is all set to miss the first two Test matches against England. The first Test of the five-match series will begin on January 25 in Hyderabad.
The Board of Control for Cricket India (BCC) confirmed on Monday that the former skipper has pulled out of the first two Test matches owing to personal reasons.
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Why will Virat Kohli miss the first two Test matches against England?
In an official statement released by the BCCI, the board confirmed that Kohli has pulled his name out of the Indian squad for the first two Test matches of the five-match series.
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The official statement from BCCI read,
Mr. Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming IDFC First Bank Test series against England, citing personal reasons.
Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management and the selectors and has emphasized that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention.
The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series.
The BCCI requests the media and fans to respect Virat Kohli’s privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons. The focus should remain on supporting the Indian cricket team as they embark on the upcoming challenges in the Test series. The Men’s Selection Committee will name a replacement soon.
Who will replace Virat Kohli in the Indian squad for the first two matches against England?
The selection committee of BCCI will soon decide on the player who would replace Kohli in the Indian team and a name will be announced soon.
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What is the schedule for the India vs England Test series?
The schedule for the Test series between India and England is as follows.
1st Test: January 25-29
2nd Test: February 2-6
3rd Test: February 15-19
4th Test: February 23-27
5th Test: March 7-11
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Which venues are hosting the India vs England Test series?
The stadiums which are set to host the five Tests are as follows.
1st Test: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
2nd Test: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
3rd Test: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
4th Test: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
5th Test: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala
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