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Ravi Shastri mentioned Virat Kohli has been the “driving force” behind India’s success within the final 5-6 years.© AFP
India coach Ravi Shastri has mentioned that Virat Kohli has made the “right decision” to fly again for the beginning of his first little one whereas admitting that the skipper would “obviously” be missed in the course of the Test collection towards Australia. Kohli is about to overlook three Tests within the upcoming collection towards Australia. He has been granted paternity depart by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and because of this, he might be that includes in simply the opening Test of the four-match collection.
“I think it’s the right decision he’s taking. These moments don’t come time and time again. He has the opportunity, he’s going back, and I think he’ll be happier for that,” Shastri instructed ABC Sport, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.
“If you see where India have gone in the last five-six years, there’s no doubt in absolutely anyone’s mind that he’s the driving force and the man behind it (India’s success). So he obviously would be missed. But like I say, in adversity comes opportunity. There are lot of young guys in the side and it’s an opportunity for them,” he added.
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India and Australia are slated to sq. off towards one another in three ODIs, three T20Is, and 4 Tests. The tour will start with the three-match ODI collection, starting on November 27.
The first Test between India and Australia will start from December 17 on the Adelaide Oval and this might be a day-night contest. The four-match collection might be part of the World Test Championship (WTC).
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