IND Vs ENG: Virat Kohli To Miss Next Two Tests Against England, Rahul Likely To Return

Virat Kohli’s absence from the ongoing England series casts a shadow over India’s squad selection for the remaining Tests.

Reports suggest he’ll miss the next two matches and his availability for the final one remains uncertain. This adds to the team’s worries as KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, crucial performers in the first Test, also carry fitness doubts.

Kohli’s sudden withdrawal for “personal reasons” three days before the series began created a stir. The BCCI remains tight-lipped on his return, leaving selectors with a puzzle while picking the squad for Rajkot and Ranchi.

While Mohammed Siraj is confirmed to return after being rested, both Rahul and Jadeja are undergoing rehab at the NCA. Though optimistic about their participation, India awaits a final report from the physios.

Their presence, especially Rahul’s in the shaky middle order, would be a massive boost.

The only confirmed positive is Siraj’s comeback, bolstering the bowling attack alongside the in-form Jasprit Bumrah. Managing Bumrah’s workload remains a concern, but he’s likely to feature in Rajkot.

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