New Delhi. Team India was all set to create history against South Africa (IND vs SA). But before this series there was turmoil in the Indian team. Players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mohammad Shami and Ishan Kishan were out of the series. At the same time, it is being said that Virat Kohli has also left South Africa for London due to a family emergency. After which there was constant doubt about his return. But now he has joined the team.
Now Virat Kohli has joined the team again. But now News18 has learned that his London trip has been revealed to be a planned trip. Due to a family emergency, Virat did not go to London. A senior BCCI official told News18’s source, ‘Virat Kohli was already not going to play intra-squad matches. The team management was aware of his planned tour. This is not something that happened overnight or because of a family emergency. Look at the player we are talking about, that is Virat Kohli. He is very well organized when it comes to these things. His visit to London was well informed and planned.
Trained before going to London
The official said, ‘Kohli left India for South Africa on December 15. He had 3-4 good practice sessions before leaving for London on 19 December. He was in London for the next few days and has now been included in the Test squad and will be involved in all. Training is likely to take place at Centurion tomorrow.
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The Indian team is yet to beat South Africa at home in Test cricket. The two teams will face each other in the first Test on December 26. Now it will be interesting to see if Rohit and Co succeed in creating history this time.
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First published: December 24, 2023, 15:01 IST