Rajat replaces Virat for first two Tests vs England: Report

Reports indicate that Rajat Patidar has been called to replace Virat Kohli, who is unavailable for the first two Tests of the five-match series against England. Kohli opted out for personal reasons and is expected to rejoin from the third Test. Patidar joined the team in Hyderabad and also attended BCCI’s Naman Awards event, where the first Test is set to commence on Thursday.