“Hope Everything Is Well With…”: Brendon McCullum On Virat Kohli’s Possible Return | Cricket News

With the 5-match Test collection between India and England 1-1, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is but to announce the squad for the remaining three maches. One of the largest hurdles for the selectors in saying the roster appears to be the dearth of clairty over Virat Kohli’s availability. The former India skipper pulled out of the primary two matches resulting from a household concern, which in accordance with AB de Villiers is the delivery of his and spouse Anushka Sharma’s second baby. When England coach Brendon McCullum was requested about Kohli, he hoped all is effectively with the India star’s household.

In a chat on TalkSport, McCullum could not conceal his pleasure over a attainable duel with Kohli, hoping for his return forward of the third Test.

“Virat’s one of the greatest players of the game has seen. No doubt it improves this squad. As we have said throughout, the depth in Indian cricket, the talent in India is immense. So we respect every opposition player that we come up against,” McCullum stated.

Earlier, Virat’s former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers revealed that Virat and Anushka expect their second baby, therefore the Indian cricketer is spending time together with his household.

“If Virat is coming back…we hope everything is well with his family. We look forward to that challenge too. He is a great competitor. I know him very well and I enjoyed playing against him, I enjoyed our team playing against him. And if you have success against the best, I am sure you have earned it,” McCullum added through the chat.

After the conclusion of the second Test in Vizag, India head coach Rahul Dravid was additionally requested about Kohli’s return. Dravid stated that he’s but to get on a phonecall with him to ask about his availability.

“I think it’s best to ask the selectors. I am sure they are the best people to answer ahead of the team selection for the next three Tests. We will get to that. I am sure there will be a selection over the next few days. We will connect with him and find out,” Dravid had stated.