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[Saba Sports News] Indian cricket star Virat Kohli recently skipped the five-Test series against England to be with his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, for the birth of their second child, Akaay.
Despite his absence, India clinched the series 4-1. Kohli’s last appearance was in a T20I series against Afghanistan, with modest performances. Reflecting on this, former cricketer Harbhajan Singh noted Kohli’s break was well-deserved, highlighting his significant achievements since his 2011 World Cup debut but also his ongoing quest for another World Cup title. Kohli, who shone in the 2011 World Cup and has been a key player in subsequent tournaments, remains driven by the ambition to win another World Cup, according to Harbhajan.
“Virat Kohli didn’t appear on the ground. He needed a well-deserving rest and he got it. In 2011 he won a World Cup, he got into the team and he won the World Cup for the first time, we had already played three or four World Cups and he won it for the first time. It was luck and after that, Virat turned into a big player he played in 2015, 2019, and 2023, and even after that he couldn’t get his hands on the trophy”, Harbhajan shared on his YouTube channel. “So that feeling stays in the mind of the player. I think he won’t be satisfied until he gets his hand on the trophy. He has broken a lot of records and scored a lot of runs. His hunger will be satisfied when he gets his hands on the World Cup trophy.”
Amidst speculations about Kohli’s selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup, his exclusion would likely cause a stir among fans, given his impressive track record in the tournament, including being the top scorer in 2014 and 2022 and earning Player of the Tournament honors twice. The BCCI is expected to announce the squad soon, with fans eagerly hoping for Kohli’s inclusion.