IND vs ENG Tests: BIG Update On Virat Kohli's Comeback

Virat Kohli's return to the Indian team will be delayed as the star batter is set to miss IND vs ENG 3rd Test of the ongoing five-match IND vs ENG Test series.

Virat Kohli's return to the Indian team will be delayed as the star batter is set to miss IND vs ENG 3rd Test of the ongoing five-match IND vs ENG Test series.

As of Wednesday evening, Kohli didn't provide any update on his availability for IND vs ENG 3rd Test, scheduled to begin on February 15 in Rajkot, Indian Express reported.

Virat Kohli was unable to participate in IND vs ENG first two Tests due to personal reasons, following which he reportedly traveled to England with his family.

India felt the absence of senior batter Virat Kohli's batting prowess in the initial two Test matches against England.

A BCCI source told The Indian Express, "Virat will decide when to return to the Indian team. He has not informed us yet but whenever he decides to play, he will be included in the team."

Indian players who will be named in India squad for IND vs ENG 3rd Test have been instructed to assemble in Rajkot on February 11.

In what comes as a great news for the hosts, their two-match winners KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja are set to make their return in IND vs ENG 3rd Test in Rajkot.

Star middle-order KL Rahul is set to rejoin the Indian team following his absence from the 2nd Test due to a quad strain.

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, undergoing recovery from a hamstring injury, which led to his exclusion in 2nd Test, is also expected to return for IND vs ENG 3rd Test at his home ground, Rajkot.