IND Vs Eng: Rahul Dravid Opens Up On Virat Kohli’s Return For Remaining Three Tests

India clinched a resounding victory over England in the second Test, triumphing by 106 runs on Day 4 in Visakhapatnam on Monday, February 05, under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy.

Despite setting a target of 399 for England in the fourth innings, the visitors only managed to reach 292, with Jasprit Bumrah (3/46) and Ravichandran Ashwin (3/72) impressively claiming three wickets each.

After intense battles in the first two Tests, the teams are set to resume the rivalry in the third game at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, starting February 15.

Notably, the BCCI had initially announced the squad for the first two matches, and Virat Kohli withdrew from the series due to personal reasons.

Virat Kohli’s return remains uncertain, with the star batter currently abroad due to a family emergency. Coach Rahul Dravid stated that the team management will contact Kohli to ascertain his availability for the rest of the series.

Rahul Dravid emphasized, “I believe it’s prudent to direct these queries to the selectors. They are undoubtedly the most suitable individuals to provide insights as we approach the team selection for the upcoming three Tests. We’ll address this matter in due course. I’m confident that the selection process will unfold in the coming days, and we will communicate with him to obtain the necessary information.”

AB de Villiers recently revealed that Kohli is expecting his second child, shedding light on the reason for his absence.

“All I know is he is fine, spending time with his family, and that is the reason he is missing the first two Test matches. I cannot wait to see him back,” mentioned the South African player.

The BCCI has urged fans to respect the privacy of the Kohli family and refrain from speculating about the reasons behind his absence.

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