New Delhi: Virat Kohli’s Skipper Test was ruled out from the second test against South Africa because the seizure on the upper back with Kl Rahul took allegations.
The decision to make captain Rahul pull a mixed reaction from Cricketers and fans.
While some assess the absence of Kohli in crucial tests, others praise Indian management for their brave decisions.
Former Indian Pacer Irfan Pathhan wrote on Twitter, “Apart from the current form, Kohli does not play is a big boost for South Africa not only as a player but an aggressive leader!” Apart from the current form of Virat Kohli who does not play is a big boost for South Africa not only as a player but an aggressive leader! – Irfan Pathhan (@irfanpathan) 1641195192000kohli, who has struggled with a prolonged stick with bats, so it won’t be able to complete the 100 landmark test in the third and last match at Cape Town.
“Back the seizure put aside Kapten Kohli from the 2nd test.
Drop A (Emoji Heart) to say a quick recovery! Hope to see you in the field for the 3rd test skip!,” Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore wrote on Twitter.
The seizure again put aside Kaptain Kohli from the 2nd test.
Drop a ❤️ to wish a fast recovery king! 🙌🏻🙌🏻hope to see …
https://t.co/3L9LNBE06C- Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTWeets) 1641196110000 “Virat Kohli has a spasm for upper back.
A legitimate injury remembers all backstabbing @ BCCI is done to him.
#,” Tweet a fan.
Other fans compare the virat incident with Mesut Footballer Ozil when Germany was dropped from Arsenal.
“Virat Kohli has a seizure again, this reminds Ozil dropped from Arsenal for the same reason …
Don’t know what the truth is but Kohli must take advantage of this break and focus more on his punch ..
We need Kohli the mixture again ..
# Savind.” Virat Kohli has a back spasm 🤣🤣🤣 , Rahul said Kohli came out because of the rear spasms and Hanuma Vihari came to eleven play.
“Virat has an upper back convene, his physios to him and hopefully he will return for the third test.
Is every dream of Indian players for his country’s captain.
Really feeling honored and looking forward to this challenge,” he said.
On the other hand, South African Skipper Dean Elgar was not disturbed by the captain’s change for India.
“It doesn’t really bother me (who is the captain).
Kyle Verreynne is in for Quinny and Duanne Olivier for the wenchaan mulder.
Losing Quinny has never been ideal, losing big players never ideal but we have to move.
Only two changes.
Can’t wait to finish Test, “Elgar said.