IND vs SA: Virat Kohli will not be available for T20 and ODI squad selection

IND vs SA: The Indian cricket team will start the South Africa tour starting from December 10 with a series of 3 T20 matches. After this, there will be a series of ODI matches between the two. Virat Kohli, who was seen in excellent form in the recently concluded World Cup. He will not play in the T20 and ODI series against South Africa. And nor will he be available for squad selection.

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Virat Kohli asked for leave from BCCI

Virat Kohli has asked for a break from BCCI and there is full hope that the board will approve his leave. According to the report of Indian Express, Virat Kohli has informed BCCI that he wants to take a break from the limited-overs series. India will play a series of 3 T20 and as many ODI matches on this tour. However, Kohli will be available for the 2 test matches to be held on this tour.

The national selection committee headed by former Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar will select the Indian team for all three formats in the next few days.

Kohli had scored the most runs in the tournament

Virat Kohli was very impressive in the recently concluded World Cup, he scored the most runs in the tournament. Kohli had scored a total of 765 runs in 11 innings, which also included 2 centuries. Virat created history by scoring a century in the semi-finals, becoming the first player to score 50 ODI centuries. Kohli was chosen as the best player in the World Cup.

Virat Kohli will return from test match

The Indian Express report quoting a source wrote, “Kohli has informed the BCCI and the selectors that he needs a break from limited overs cricket. And he will contact them about when he will play limited-overs cricket. “As of now, he has informed the BCCI that he will play Test cricket, which means he is available for selection for the two Test matches in South Africa.”

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Virat Kohli is holidaying in London

Kohli has been playing continuously for a long time. This is why he wants to spend some time with his family. Virat Kohli is currently in London and enjoying the holidays. Earlier, Kohli had taken a break before the World Cup, then Rohit Sharma had also taken a break with him.

It is not clear yet whether Rohit Sharma will captain in limited overs or he will also take a break. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India reached the final of the World Cup, although it had to be content with becoming the runner-up after facing defeat by Australia.