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Virat Kohli Faces ‘Personal Emergency,’ Returns To Mumbai: Report

Virat Kohli, the iconic Indian batsman, faced a reported “personal emergency” that necessitated his return to Mumbai from Guwahati, while the rest of the Indian squad proceeded to Trivandrum for their second warm-up match against the Netherlands. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hasn’t officially confirmed whether Kohli will miss the warm-up game, reports suggest he will rejoin the team in time for the Netherlands clash on October 2.

Kohli’s absence is notable as he remains a cornerstone of the Indian cricket team. While the warm-up game against the Netherlands may not carry critical importance, Kohli would undoubtedly aim to find his form, particularly after the last match against England which was washed out due to rain.

A source within the BCCI confirmed Kohli’s departure for personal reasons, expressing confidence in his return to the team shortly.

Although the precise nature of the personal emergency remains undisclosed, expectations are high for Kohli’s prompt reunion with the team.

Kohli recently featured in only one of the three ODIs against Australia in a recently-concluded series. He exhibited his form in the 3rd ODI by scoring 56 runs, despite India’s defeat in that match.

Over the past three years, Kohli faced challenges in his cricketing career. However, 2023 has seen his resurgence, with the batsman scoring runs consistently, which bodes well for India’s ODI World Cup campaign.

Reflecting on his journey, Kohli shared that he learned valuable lessons over the last two and a half years. He mentioned moving away from his previously fiery celebrations and making adjustments to his technique based on the successful approaches from his earlier career.

Looking ahead to the upcoming Cricket World Cup, Kohli has the opportunity to further solidify his place in cricketing history by potentially breaking more all-time records, a prospect that excites cricket fans worldwide.

Priyanka Rai

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