By Baidurjo Bhose |
Updated: December 22, 2020 1:42 PM IST
New Delhi [India]December 22 (ANI): India’s skipper Virat Kohli left Australian shores on Tuesday morning after handing over the test team captain’s mantle for the remaining three matches to Ajinkya Rahane. As Kohli and Anushka Sharma are expecting their first child, the batsman applied to the Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) for paternity leave. The BCCI agreed and Kohli prepared to play the pink ball event alone.
Speaking to ANI, sources familiar with developments in the team said Kohli left for India this morning after having a meeting with his teammates and boosted their morale after what was a demoralizing defeat for Tim’s boys. Paine in the first game of the four. -match test series.
Being out just 36 in the second inning of the Adelaide test saw fans and critics lash out at the Indian team, but skipper Kohli wants the team to move on and see what lies ahead.
“Kohli left Australia this morning. He spoke to the entire unit before leaving and the idea was to build the boys’ confidence and keep them positive. He officially handed over the captaincy mantle to Rahane and asked the team to keep showing intention. and express himself on the field. With Rohit Sharma ready to join the team only after the second game, Rahane’s role becomes even more important in guiding the youngsters, “said the source.
Meanwhile, Rohit is under quarantine in Sydney and there have been no talks about moving him out of the city after the new outbreak of COVID-19 cases. A BCCI official confirmed that while Rohit will continue to be quarantined in Sydney, India’s board of directors and team management are constantly in contact with the limited supervision assistant.
“He does not need to move from Sydney. He is safe and in a biosecure environment under quarantine. While he is alone in his room, the Indian board of directors and the team management are constantly in contact with him. or if we felt he needed to get out of Sydney, we would. But for now, he’s completely safe there, “the official told ANI.
When asked about the endurance program that the physical therapist gave Rohit when he left for Australia after completing his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy, the official said: “He is being monitored by the physical therapists and he is doing his job of usual stamina in your space. It’s about staying fit and ready for action when it comes to getting to work. “
Cricket Australia confirmed on Sunday that the Sydney test match between India and Australia is still underway for now despite a new cluster of COVID-19 in Sydney. The third test between India and Australia is scheduled to be played in Sydney from January 7, while the last test of the series will be held in Brisbane from January 15 (ANI).
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