Former India opener Aakash Chopra defended batting maestro Virat Kohli amid speculations over his absence from the IND vs ENG Test series. Kohli is currently on a break owing to personal reasons and missed the first two Tests. With no communication made to the selectors yet, uncertainty over his participation in the 3rd and 4th Test also looms.
IND vs ENG: Chopra defends Virat Kohli
In a video in his YouTube channel, Chopra says that Kohli is not obligated to reveal the reason for his absence. The former cricketer opines that the ex-skipper would spill the beans on his absence when he feels comfortable. He adds that there are certain boundaries which should be respected.
Despite missing the first two Tests, Kohli hasn’t communicated his return date to the board or selectors.
A BCCI official confirmed this to Indian Express, stating, “Virat will decide when he wants to make a comeback. He hasn’t informed us till now, but whenever he decides to play, he will be included in the team.”
