Virat Kohli's Brother Vikas Kohli Dismisses Baseless Rumours On Mother's Health: Assures She's In Good Health

Vikas Kohli, the elder brother of Indian cricket star Virat Kohli , has unequivocally denied rumours surrounding their mother Saroj Kohli's health in his recent Instagram story. There had been widespread speculation regarding the Indian cricketer's withdrawal from the first two Tests against England, fueling discussions about the reasons behind this decision.

As a medium he used Instagram to dispel rumours surrounding the health of their mother, Saroj Kohli. In his post, he urged fans to refrain from spreading misinformation without accurate details. There were speculations suggesting that Virat Kohli opted out of the initial two Tests against England due to concerns about his mother's well-being.

Virat Kohli made the decision to withdraw from the first two Tests in the ongoing five-match series between India and England, citing personal reasons. He was absent from the first Test, where India faced a 28-run defeat as England staged a comeback in Hyderabad.

"I have noticed that there is this fake news about our mom's health been circulating around. Let me clear that our mom is absolutely fit and fine. Also I would request everyone and also the media, not to spread such news without proper information. Thanks everyone for your concern," Vikas stated on his Instagram story.

Initially, there were speculations suggesting that Kohli took a break from the first two Tests against England due to his mother's health issues. However, there have been no official updates to confirm this as the reason.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has urged both fans and media to respect Kohli's privacy and avoid speculating about the reasons behind his withdrawal from the initial two matches of the ongoing five-Test series against England.

As of now, it remains uncertain whether Virat Kohli will make a return to the squad for the last three Tests of the series. The BCCI selection committee is expected to announce the squad for the remaining matches in the coming days.

India faced a significant setback with the unavailability of KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja for the upcoming 2nd Test commencing on February 2 in Vizag. The absence of these key players will leave a void in India's batting lineup as they strive to mount a comeback against a confident England side.

The impact of Virat Kohli's absence in the first Test was palpable, especially as India squandered a 190-run lead in Hyderabad. Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed the opinion earlier in the week that India might not have faced defeat had Virat Kohli been leading the side. Although Kohli stepped down as Test captain in 2022, his dynamic presence on the field continues to pose challenges for opponents even after relinquishing the leadership role.