Indian cricket fans are eagerly awaiting Virat Kohli’s return to the field after he took a break from the first two Tests against England. Speculations surrounded his absence, but former teammate AB de Villiers revealed in a YouTube live session that Kohli is spending time with his family, anticipating the arrival of his second child. De Villiers emphasized the importance of family and supported Kohli’s decision, saying, “Yes, we miss him, but he has made the right decision.”
“On January 22, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Kohli’s withdrawal from the initial Tests due to personal reasons. Kohli communicated with Captain Rohit Sharma and the selectors, emphasizing his commitment to representing the country but citing the need for his presence and undivided attention in personal matters,” he said.
“All I know is he is fine. He is spending a bit of time with his family, that is the reason he is missing the first two Test matches. I am not going to confirm anything else. I cannot wait to see him back. He is fine, he is happy.Let me just see what he said. I just want to at least give you a little bit of love. So I wrote to him ‘Been wanting to check in with you for a while now biscuits. How are you?’. He said ‘Just need to be with my family right now’. Then I said I am doing well.Yes, his second child is on the way. Yes, it’s family time and things are important to him. If you are not true and genuine to yourself, you lose track of what you are here for. I think most people’s priority is family. You can’t judge Virat for that. Yes, we miss him, but he has made the right decision,” he said.
With AB de Villiers providing insights into Kohli’s well-being, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the star batter’s return, understanding the significance of family in his life. As the Indian cricket team faces challenges in the Test series, the BCCI encourages fans to rally behind the team, keeping the spotlight on the game and respecting Kohli’s privacy during this personal time.
