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Former Indian skipper Mohammed Azharuddin said on Tuesday it wouldn’t hurt to take a break, but the timing needs to be better. Azharuddin’s comments came after Kohli asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in January for a break to spend some time with his family. It is important to note that Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s daughter, Vamika, will turn one on January 11, 2022.
In addition, opening batsman Rohit Sharma has been banned from participating in the Test series against South Africa, which kicks off from December 26.
“Virat Kohli has announced that he will not be available for the ODI series and Rohit Sharma will not be available for the upcoming test. It can’t hurt to take a break, but the timing needs to be better. This just confirms the speculation about the breakup. Nor will it be. giving up the other form of cricket,” Azharuddin tweeted.
Virat Kohli has announced that he will not be available for the ODI series and Rohit Sharma will not be available for the upcoming test. Taking a break can’t hurt, but the timing needs to be better. This only confirms speculation about a breakup. Neither will give up any other form of cricket.
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) Dec 14, 2021
Kohli, India’s longest format captain, will miss the upcoming three-game ODI series against South Africa.
Earlier in the day, sources aware of the developments confirmed to ANI that Kohli has indeed asked the board for a short break in January next year.
“Yes, Kohli has asked for a short break in January to spend some time with his family. It basically means he would miss the ODI series against South Africa,” the source said.
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Meanwhile, batter Priyank Panchal has been named as Rohit’s replacement for South Africa Tests.
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