Rahul Dravid Provides Huge Update on Virat Kohli Playing Remaining 3 Tests Against England

Virat Kohli decided to play the remaining 3 Tests against England after opting out of the first two matches due to ‘personal reasons’. With the series tied at 1-1, speculation arose about his return. India’s win in the second Test prompted reporters to ask Rahul Dravid about Kohli’s situation.

Dravid deferred to the selectors for information but mentioned that the team selection would occur in the next few days, and the management would communicate with Kohli to decide the next steps. The BCCI urged to respect Kohli’s privacy and refrain from speculation about the nature of his personal reasons. However, his former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate, AB de Villiers, disclosed that Kohli was spending time with family, and confirmed that his absence was due to family reasons including the expectant arrival of his second child.

India’s victory in the second Test, with England dismissed for 292 runs in their second innings, leveled the series 1-1. R Ashwin was one wicket away from reaching 500 Test wickets after a three-wicket haul. England were 67 for one at stumps on day 3.

India had lost the opening Test by 28 runs in Hyderabad.