As per the report, RCB Star Replaces Virat Kohli in Test Squad For First Two Matches
The news of the sudden withdrawal of Virat Kohli from the first two Tests against England left all the fans utterly shocked. As per the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Kohli has cited 'personal reasons' for skipping the first two matches. As the first Test will kick-start on Thursday in Hyderabad, everyone is eagerly waiting to see who will be replacing the star India batter in the squad. As per reports, Royal Challengers Bangalore star RajatPatidar has been picked to replace Kohli in the Indian squad for the first two matches.
He was also in attendance during the BCCI’s Naman Awards in Hyderabad on Tuesday. His selection means that the national selection committee is in no mood to hand a return to veterans like CheteshwarPujara and AjinkyaRahane, while domestic stalwart Sarfaraz Khan also has to wait.
Earlier, former India opener Aakash Chopra stated that Rinku Singh could be one of the potential candidates to replace Kohli. Rinku is emerging as one of the best finishers in India. However, he has yet to make his debut in the longest format.