Both senior Indian players called time on their Test careers last month, creating a major gap in the Indian batting lineup at the top and in the middle order.
With Kohli and fellow veteran Rohit Sharma stepping away from Test cricket ahead of the tour, India enters a new era under captain Shubman Gill.
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Nearly a month after retiring from Test cricket, Virat Kohli opened up about his love for the longest format, while urging the next generation to pursue success in the red-ball format, even in a new era where white-ball cricket has claimed a bigger foothold in the game.
It was a moment that transcended cricket. For Kohli, who had recently announced his retirement from Test cricket, this victory seemed to carry the weight of a career spent chasing excellence.
BCCI granted Kohli paternity leave, allowing him to return home after the first Test to be with wife Anushka Sharma who is due for delivery around that time
Kohli had already informed the BCCI about his wish to return to India to unite with his wife Anushka Sharma. They are expecting their first child in January next year
Rohit on Tuesday led Mumbai Indians to their fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title after they defeated Delhi Capitals by five wickets
Virat Kohli has been granted a paternity leave and as a result he would miss the last three Tests against Australia during India’s tour later this year.
Rohit Sharma, who was initially left out of all the three Indian squads for the Australia tour, will miss the limited-overs part of the tour.
