Virat Kohli withdraws from first two England Tests: BCCI

Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to withdraw from the first two Tests against England due to personal reasons. BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated that Kohli had discussed his decision with team captain Rohit Sharma and the broader team management. The BCCI urged fans and media not to speculate about Kohli’s personal situation.