Virat Kohli opted out of the first two test matches against England for personal reasons. According to reports the return of Kohli for the next clashes is doubtful.
Amid the news of Kohli, England`s head coach Brendon McCullum mentioned that his team is ready to face the potential return of India`s star Virat Kohli.
The five-match Test series between India and England is now levelled with 1-1 after, the hosts` 106-run win in Visakhapatnam.
The absence of Kohli from the first two test matches was visible in the Indian batting lineup. Rajat Patidar who was named as his replacement did not make the most of the opportunity. England`s resilience shone through as they capitalised on the opportunities presented, with Ben Stokes leading the charge in the series opener in Hyderabad.
Virat`s one of the greatest players of the game has seen. No doubt it improves this squad. As we have said throughout, the depth of Indian cricket, and the talent in India is immense. So, we respect every opposition player that we come up against,” Brendon McCullum told TalkSport.
McCullum expressed respect for Kohli`s prowess and competitiveness, underscoring the challenge his presence poses to the English side. “If Virat is coming back…we hope everything is well with his family. We look forward to that challenge too. He is a great competitor. I know him very well and I enjoyed playing against him, I enjoyed our team playing against him. And if you have success against the best, I am sure you have earned it,” he added.