Kohli will not play T20 and ODI on South Africa tour: Doubt over Rohit's playing also

Kohli will not play T20 and ODI on South Africa tour: Doubt over Rohit's playing also

Virat was the top scorer in the ODI World Cup 2023, while Rohit remained second in terms of runs.

Team India's star batsman Virat Kohli will not play in the T20 and ODI series on South Africa tour. Team India's South Africa tour will start with a T-20 match in Durban on 10 December.

According to the report of Indian Express, Kohli has sought leave from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It is certain that he will play in test matches. Kohli has not played any T20 match after T20 World Cup 2022.

Team India will tour South Africa for three T20, three ODI and two Test matches between 10 December 2023 and 7 January 2024. There is also doubt over the playing of captain Rohit Sharma in this. The committee headed by Team India's selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar will soon select Team India for all three formats for the South Africa tour.

Kohli informed BCCI and selectors

BCCI source told Indian Express - Kohli has informed BCCI and selectors that he needs a break from T20 and ODI cricket and will contact later about when he will play. Currently, he will play Test cricket, which means he is available for selection for 2 Test matches in South Africa.

Virat's performance in the World Cup played in India this month was excellent. He scored 765 runs in 11 innings, which included three centuries. He was the top scorer in this World Cup. He was also named Player of the Tournament. Kohli is currently in amazing form in ODI cricket and has scored 50 centuries.

Kohli is currently holidaying in London. He has been playing cricket continuously for the last few months. The last time Kohli took a break was in September ahead of the World Cup, where he along with captain Rohit Sharma was rested for the first two ODIs at home against Australia.

There is doubt on Rohit Sharma's play also

Captain Rohit Sharma, who led the Indian team to win 10 consecutive matches in the ODI World Cup and reach the final, is also doubtful about playing in the ODI and T-20 series. Rohit is also on leave at present. Rohit is currently in UK. Rohit has also not played any T20 match after the semi-final match of T20 World Cup 2022.