New Delhi: While it was almost certain that Virat Kohli will make a comeback into domestic circuit very soon but the star Indian batter pulled out of Delhi’s next Ranji Trophy game. On a day when skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed his availability for Mumbai’s next Ranji Trophy clash against Jammu and Kashmir, the other senior batter opted out.
The Ranji Trophy resumes on January 23 and Delhi’s play their next match against Saurashtra in Rajkot but they won’t get the services of the star Indian batter. Kohli intimidated to the DDCA that he won’t be able to participate due to a neck niggle. On Thursday, Kohli became the second Indian batter to walk out of the Ranji Trophy after KL Rahul also opted out due to an elbow niggle.
Virat Kohli not named in Delhi squad for upcoming Ranji Trophy matches
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When did Kohli play last Ranji Trophy match?
Virat Kohli last played a Ranji Trophy clash back in 2012 when Delhi faced Uttar Pradesh at Ghaziabad’s Mohan Nagar. Since the last 13 years, the veteran cricketer has been shinning high at the national level and his batting has come under the scanner after series of poor run in the matches recently.
“Kohli has been advised rest because of a neck sprain sustained during the final Test against Australia at Sydney. He is not available for the Saurashtra game. About the Railways game, which is also Delhi’s last league encounter, we are still not sure,” a senior DDCA official told news agency PTI on conditions of anonymity.
Initially, the Delhi selection committee had picked a 22-member provisional squad and Kohli’s participation was subject to availability but he was named in the list. Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley was waiting to get a confirmation on the star batter’s availability so the squad was not officially released.
On a day when skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed his availability for Mumbai’s next Ranji Trophy clash against Jammu and Kashmir, Virat Kohli opted out. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
