Former Skipper Nasser Hussain Weighs In on Virat Kohli's Absence from India-England Test Series

Former captain Nasser Hussain believes that the absence of a player of Virat Kohli's caliber from the next Tests against England is a blow not just to the Indian squad but also to the series and to international cricket in general.

Nonetheless, Nasser commended the Indian star for putting his personal life first.


Kohli is expected to miss the remaining games in Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharamsala. He withdrew from the first two Test matches against England for personal reasons.

Yes, all of it is yet unconfirmed. Speculation abounds, whether it over the next two Test matches... It's unclear which of the next three Test matches it will be, but it will be a blow. It will be detrimental to India. The series will suffer as a result. World cricket will suffer as a result. This will be no ordinary series. It has already occurred. It's been an interesting opening two games," Nasser said to Sky Sports.

The former captain of England, donning his hat to the Indian batter, said that after playing the game with distinction, players like Virat Kohli should take some time off to be with their families.

"Players like Virat Kohli must also be taken care of in this game." Virat Kohli has been playing international cricket for almost 15 years. If he needs a vacation to spend time with his family or to take a break from the game, we wish him all the best, Nasser said.

"So be it if that means we won't get to see the tantalizing prospect of an Anderson vs. Kohli match that we have witnessed over the years. However, Kohli's personal life, family, and needs must come first.

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