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Indian top-order batter Virat Kohli is set to miss the third and fourth Tests against England. Ahead of the five-match series, Kohli pulled out of the first two games citing personal reasons. So far in the series, both India and England have registered wins with hosts coming back in Vizag after losing the opening Test in Hyderabad.
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Three days before the start of the England series, BCCI announced that Virat Kohli had withdrawn from the first two Tests of the England series due to personal reasons. The board also revealed that Kohli had taken permission from the Indian coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma before taking his leave.
Kohli could miss entire five-match series against England
But now India's number four will be not available for the next two Tests in Rajkot and Ranchi. The report by Cricinfo also stated that Virat Kohli could also miss the final Test of the series. The Indian selection committee will take into consideration Kohli's possible absence as they are yet to announce the squad for the remaining games.
Jadeja, Rahul and Siraj could return for the 3r d Test
The three players, Ravindra Jadeja; KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj, who missed the second Test could be available for selection in the third fixture of the series. Rahul was sidelined citing a quad strain while Jadeja sat out after a hamstring injury. Whereas Siraj's absence was a precautionary call.
Addressing these injuries, the Cricinfo report claimed that the Hyderabad pacer will be available for selection ahead of the third Test. Whereas Rahul and Jadeja made positive strides in their recovery process and one if not both will be able to play the Test match in Rajkot.
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