Kohli pulls out of first two Tests against England

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By Stephan ShemiltChief cricket writer in Hyderabad

Last updated on 9 minutes ago.From the section Cricket6

Breaking news

India batter Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two Tests against England for personal reasons.

The 35-year-old former captain has told India skipper Rohit Sharma and the side's management that "certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention".

The five-Test series begins in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Kohli's withdrawal comes one day after England batter Harry Brook returned to the UK for personal reasons.

More to follow.

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Comment posted by Darren Cook, today at 09:59
Maybe he isn't getting the beach like wickets he demanded last series?
Comment posted by Jacob Rothgoldstein, today at 09:58
Comment posted by WoodhouseArcher, today at 09:58
Indian fans were all over the Internet saying Harry Brook had bottled it and was scared to play. I assume it's the same for Virat.
Comment posted by Simonides, today at 09:58
A real shame - whatever you may think of him, he is one of the top batters of his era. I saw him at Headingley once, and have never seen anyone else concentrating as hard as he did. (Mind you, he didn't score many on that occasion!)
I hope he comes back from whatever this is: he remains a star.
Comment posted by Ronnie, today at 09:57
Won’t make any difference - India still win the first 2 test
When he comes back England may win the next 2
So we’ll have a decider or Ind 5 - 0 Eng
Comment posted by Kapil_Dev_Ka_Full_Toss, today at 09:56
He's busy opening temples with Mr Modhi.

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