The speculation surrounding Virat Kohli's decision to sit out the initial two matches in the second Test against England in Vizag has been officially addressed by his family.
Although he cited 'personal issues' for his absence, there was no official update on the cricketer's unavailability, leading fans to indulge in various conspiracy theories.
People were hinting that Virat's decision could be connected to his mother's health. Social media was recently filled with rumours indicating that Virat's mother is ill and has been admitted to the hospital, potentially leading him to take a hiatus from the game.
Dismissing the rumours, Virat's brother has recently turned to social media to debunk the speculations.
He strongly condemned those spreading misinformation and assured the fans that their mother is in good health and flourishing.
Vikas Kohli issued the clarification in an Instagram post.?
The BCCI stated in an official release, "Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be excused from the initial two Tests of the upcoming Test series against England, citing personal reasons."
The statement further said that they acknowledge and respect his decision. Both the board and the team management expressed their support for the star batter, expressing confidence in the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series
Recently, rumours surfaced about Bollywood's beloved couple, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, expecting their second child. Despite no official confirmation, social media features viral photos of Anushka showing a baby bump. Speculation also suggests Virat's absence from the test series may be related to Anushka's pregnancy.
Anushka and Virat announced the arrival of their first child in 2020 and welcomed Vamika Kohli in January 2021. The couple, cautious about privacy, hasn't revealed their daughter's face in media photos.
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