Virat Kohli to miss 2nd Warm-up game due to personal reasons

Due to personal reasons Virat Kohli made a last-minute change in his travel plans by bypassing the Indian team's journey to Trivandrum.

Oct 2, 2023 - 11:37

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Virat Kohli to miss 2nd Warm-up game due to personal reasons

The Indian cricket team has arrived in Thiruvananthapuram, but a notable omission has left fans wondering. The management of the Indian team has granted star batsman Virat Kohli a leave of absence due to a personal emergency. He hurriedly left Guwahati for Mumbai and is expected to rejoin the team on Monday in Thiruvananthapuram.

Following the birth of their daughter Vamika three years ago, rumors have circulated that Kohli and his Bollywood celebrity wife, Anushka Sharma, may be anticipating their second child.

A reliable source from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) verified Kohli's departure for personal reasons and assured fans of his imminent return. According to a Cricbuzz report, the source stated, "Virat will rejoin the team soon." On Sunday evening, the remainder of the squad embarked on a four-hour voyage aboard a specially arranged aircraft to reach the picturesque city of Kerala.

Team India arrived in Thiruvananthapuram:

Rain already washed out 1st warm-up match

As the team descends upon Thiruvananthapuram for their second warm-up match against the Netherlands, it appears that inclement weather is following them from the far east to the south. The initial warm-up match against the incumbent world champions England was a complete washout, with not a single delivery being bowled, leaving some apprehensions that the upcoming match will also be rained out.

Three matches have already been canceled due to rain, including two in Thiruvananthapuram, including the match between South Africa and Afghanistan on September 29. The match between Australia and the Netherlands on September 30 was shortened to 23 overs but could not be concluded. New Zealand and South Africa are scheduled to face off on Monday, setting the stage for India's clash with the Netherlands on Tuesday.