Aakash Chopra believes it’s not mandatory for Virat Kohli to share why he’s resting during the current India-England Test series.
Kohli missed out on the first two matches in the five-match series, owing to personal commitments. A handful of reports hint that the past Indian captain may also stay absent from the upcoming pair of Tests in Rajkot and Ranchi. His participation in the concluding game in Dharamsala seems doubtful too.
In a video posted to his YouTube account, Aakash Chopra reflected on the reports and stated that Kohli deserved the right to privacy.
“AB de Villiers spilled the beans slightly but we have no idea at all what exactly is happening in his life. Personally, I won’t try to find out as well. We will get to hear once he is comfortable. You also don’t know what goes on in my life. I only share what I want to share.”
“Similarly, you also share with others whatever you want to share about your life. There is no obligation that you need to tell the entire world what’s happening in your life. So Virat Kohli has taken a break. He had asked for privacy through BCCI or BCCI did it themselves, so we will maintain that.”
Aakash Chopra
India has succeeded in equalizing the series with their victory in the second Test at Visakhapatnam, yet their batting could use some improvement. To bolster their batting, Rohit Sharma and the team management eagerly anticipate Kohli’s prompt return to lend his substantial strength to the middle order.
Aakash Chopra optimistic about Jadeja and Rahul’s recovery for Rajkot Test
Aakash Chopra named the possible return of Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul for the third Test a good sign.
“The good news is that Rahul and Jadeja are on the road to recovery. The expectation is that they will be available for Rajkot, which is very nice because I was feeling Jaddu might miss another match. Hopefully, that won’t happen and he will be seen playing at home, and we need Jaddu.”
Aakash Chopra
We hope for Mohammed Siraj to be back for the Rajkot Test. The the cricketer-turned-commentator comments on it, hopes that Jasprit Bumrah won’t get a rest.
“Siraj will become available. There are rumors that Bumrah will probably not be there and that he will be given a break. I really hope that does not happen. I genuinely feel that shouldn’t happen. If he is not there, Siraj will be needed even more.”
Aakash Chopra
Siraj was rested in the second Test against England. Mukesh Kumar, who replaced him in the XI, did not appear particularly dangerous, and the hosts may want both Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj in the normally batting-friendly conditions in Rajkot.