Former India captain Virat Kohli has decided to sit out from the Indian cricket team’s tour of the West Indies later this month and it has raised spark among the Indian cricket fraternity, many believing that it’s not the right decision by him.
Once a run machine, Virat Kohli has been struggling to make-up runs beside his name and it has raised major criticism. Runs have been hard to come-by for the former India captain.
Once known for scoring a century every other game, has been struggling to score a century for what has been 3 years. He last scored a century in the Day and Night Test match against Bangladesh in the year 2019. Once who was said to be the only one who could touch Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 International Hundred’s record.
The story was nothing different in the recently ongoing series against England. He was still continuing to find the touch and rhythm. But, the Indian cricket fans got even bigger shock Virat decided to sit out the upcoming West Indies series. Many believes that it’s not the best solution to get to form.
However, we finally now know why Virat has decided to sit out. According to some reports, Virat has decided to sit out for the West Indies series and prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup that is to follow right after.
According to the very same report, Kohli will be completely staying away from cricket and will be staying in London with his family, his wife, his child and his mother.
With the series between India and England currently tied, the series decider is to be played tonight, on the 17th of July. However, right after this, the Men in Blue will be touring the Caribbean Island to play West Indies from the 22nd July, that will continue till August 1st week.
The Indian team have a very hectic schedule coming up in the next couple of months. While they go to West Indies next, then after they will be visiting the Zimbabwe and that will be followed by the Asia Cup.
