The five-match Test series between India and England will begin on January 25. The Indian squad for the series was announced recently. It featured seniors like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin, Jadeja as the captain. Also, the young wicket-keeper batsman Dhuruv Joral also got a place in the team. Kohli's departure: With only a few days to go before the start of the Test series between India and England, Virat Kohli has announced that he will withdraw from the team for the first two matches. While Kohli has said that he is leaving for personal reasons, the BCCI has refused to disclose the reason. Where is Kohli going? Kohli's place in the T20 World Cup 2024 series is not certain. There is criticism that Kohli can only score runs at a maximum strike rate of 140. He has to overcome this criticism in the IPL and prove that he can play aggressively. Therefore, it is reported that Kohli has left the Indian team to train alone and get advice. It is reported that Kohli is likely to train seriously during this period. Who is the substitute player? Virat Kohli has the best record against England. Virat Kohli has scored 1991 runs at an average of 42.36 against the team. Therefore, BCCI is forced to replace Kohli with a quality substitute in the squad. Already, Gill is in poor form. As he is struggling to play at No. 3, a quality player should be made to play at No. 4 of the goalie. In this case, it is considered that there is a possibility to add Pujara. 444 runs in 3 matches: In the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024 series, Pujara has played 5 innings in 3 matches and scored 444 runs including a double century. On the Hyderabad pitch where the first match will be held, Pujara has accumulated 510 runs in 5 matches. Therefore, adding Pujara would definitely be beneficial. With Pujara also forced to prove his mettle, his inclusion has the potential to score big. The BCCI is expected to announce the replacement by this evening.
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