Former South African captain AB de Villiers made a shocking U-turn on his statement, admitting that his information about Virat Kohli was incorrect and acknowledging that he ‘made a big mistake.’ However, AB de Villiers has stirred speculation about Virat Kohli’s return to the Test series against England by suggesting that Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma are expecting their second child.
Kohli withdrew from the India squad for the initial two Tests against England, citing personal reasons, leaving his participation in the rest of the series uncertain.
“Family comes first and then Cricket. I made a terrible mistake on my YouTube channel. That information was wrong and not true at all. Virat has every right to take a break from national duties due to family reasons. I think whatever’s best for Virat’s family, comes first. No one knows what’s happening there, all I can do is wish him well. Whatever the reason for his break, I hope he can come back stronger, better and fresh from this,” AB de Villiers told Dainik Bhaskar.
De Villiers, speaking on his YouTube live, hinted at Kohli’s situation when asked about their communication and Kohli’s well-being.
This revelation added another layer of uncertainty to Kohli’s return, as fans and cricket enthusiasts eagerly await updates on his availability for the remainder of the series. Despite the absence of official confirmation, de Villiers’ remarked have sparked discussions and raised questions about Kohli’s potential involvement in the upcoming matches against England.
AB de Villiers said: “All I know is he is fine. He is spending a bit of time with his family, that is the reason he is missing the first two Test matches. I am not going to confirm anything else. I cannot wait to see him back. He is fine, he is happy,”
“Let me just see what he said. I just want to at least give you a little bit of love. So I wrote to him ‘Been wanting to check in with you for a while now biscuits. How are you?’. He said ‘Just need to be with my family right now’.”
“Yes, his second child is on the way. Yes, it’s family time and things are important to him. If you are not true and genuine to yourself, you lose track of what you are here for. I think most people’s priority is family. You can’t judge Virat for that. Yes, we miss him, but he has made the right decision.”
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