Former India captain Virat Kohli, part of India’s Test squad in South Africa, has left the tour due to a family emergency, as reported by BCCI sources via PTI. Despite the unexpected departure, Kohli is anticipated to rejoin the squad ahead of the first Test against South Africa, set to commence on December 26. Kohli, along with Rohit Sharma, had opted out of the white-ball leg of the tour.
In addition to Kohli’s situation, batter Ruturaj Gaikwad will miss the two-Test series due to a finger fracture sustained while attempting to take a catch in the second ODI against South Africa earlier this week.
“Virat Kohli has returned to India due to a family emergency. But he will be back before the start of the first Test,” shared a BCCI source.
The unexpected developments add an element of uncertainty to India’s preparations for the upcoming Test series against South Africa.
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