Report Reveals Reason Behind Sudden Leave as Virat Kohli Rejoins India Squad in South Africa
Virat Kohli has rejoined the Indian cricket team squad in South Africa, and he will be ready in time for the first Test match starting December 26 in Centurion. According to a News18 report, Kohli was in London during the leave, and the plans were communicated in advance to the team management. The report quoted a senior BCCI official who said that Kohli took a London trip ahead of the first Test match against South Africa, and that was the reason why he did not take part in the intra-squad practice matches.
A senior BCCI official said, “Virat Kohli wasn't going to play that game. The team management was aware of his plan and schedule, and it wasn't something that happened overnight or due to a family emergency. Look at the player in question; it's Virat Kohli. He is very well planned when it comes to these things, and his London trip was communicated and planned well in advance.”
The official also revealed that Kohli had multiple training sessions with the team before leaving for London on December 19, and he will start practicing once again after joining the team in Centurion.