The buzz surrounding Virat Kohli’s potential comeback to the Indian squad for the remaining three Test series matches against England is palpable as the series’ fate hangs in the balance. Due to personal reasons, Kohli’s absence from the initial two matches has ignited fervent discussions among fans and pundits.
In Kohli’s absence, youngster Shubhman Gill was allowed to take the number three spot. Gill scored 23 runs in the first innings and a duck in the second of the first Test at Hyderabad. However, the 24-year-old youngster hit a magnificent ton in the second innings of the Vizag Test to save the match for India.
As the ongoing Test series between India and England unfolds, marked by its share of twists and turns, the teams find themselves deadlocked at 1-1 after two matches. With attention shifting to the forthcoming fixtures, the spotlight is on the impending Indian squad selection.
Meanwhile, the pivotal question of whether Virat Kohli will make a comeback remains the most anticipated announcement. The announcement of the squad, slated for Tuesday, February 6, only serves to heighten the suspense surrounding Kohli’s potential return.
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Nasser Hussain predicts Kohli’s return ahead of the Rajkot Test
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has voiced his anticipation of witnessing Kohli back in action for the remaining three Tests. He also ruled out Mohammed Shami’s comeback in the Test series team and Ravindra Jadeja.
Hussain said:
”Mohammad Shami, I think, is out for the series, Ravi Jadeja could well be out for another Test match and Virat Kohli has been out of the first two. We are talking about some serious cricketers there. Kohli may well come back in, KL Rahul also, so I would expect a stronger Indian side in those last three games of the series. England will know that they’re going to have to up their game.”
Concurrently, Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid has shed light on the deliberations within the selectors’ panel and the prospective course of action concerning Kohli’s involvement. Against the backdrop of key players such as Mohammed Shami and KL Rahul grappling with injuries, Kohli’s return promises to fortify India’s batting order and inject vitality into the team’s overall performance.
Will Kohli return for the remaining three Test matches remains a mystery. However, BCCI’s impending squad announcement will put things in clear perspective.
