The test series between India and South Africa will start from 26th December. Its first match will be played in Centurion. Virat Kohli returned to India due to family emergency. But now the news has come that Kohli has joined Team India. According to media reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India was already aware of Kohli’s departure. However, the good thing for the team is that he has returned. Kohli will take part in the match to be held in Centurion.
According to a news from News 18, Kohli has joined Team India. He didn’t leave suddenly. BCCI was already aware of Kohli’s departure. The important thing is that Kohli did not go due to family emergency. He went to London. The board had complete information about his plan. This was not a sudden decision. Kohli will soon start practicing for the test match.
It is noteworthy that Ruturaj Gaikwad got injured before the India-South Africa Test. He was injured during the ODI series. For this reason he is now out of the test. In his absence, Team India has given a chance to Abhimanyu Easwaran. Ishan Kishan himself had withdrawn his name from the series. Hence KS Bharat got a place in Team India. Mohammed Shami will also not be able to play due to fitness.
The first match of the Test series between India and South Africa will be played from 26 December to 30 December. This match will be held in Centurion. After this the second match will be played in Cape Town. This match will be played from January 3 to January 7. Team India has also given opportunity to young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal for this series.