‘Kohli’s absence a big blow for world cricket’: Nasser Hussain says as Virat remains doubtful for ENG series

Virat Kohli‘s absence has been a void to fill for the Indian cricket workforce within the series in opposition to England. The star batter has missed the primary two Tests of the continued five-match series because of private causes and is reportedly prone to miss the following two as nicely. Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has mentioned that Kohli’s absence is a big blow for the Indian workforce, the series and likewise for world cricket. 

India are but to call their squad for the remaining three Tests in opposition to England and the followers are eagerly ready for it. Moreover, Kohli is prone to stay absent from no less than the upcoming two Tests, as reported by ESPNCricinfo and is doubtful for the ultimate one too. 

“It’ll be a blow for India. It’ll be a blow for the series. It’ll be a blow for world cricket. It’s going to be a special series. It already has been. The first two games have been fascinating,” Hussain mentioned on Sky Sports.

However, the ex-England skipper mentioned that Kohli has been taking part in for the final 15 years and deserves to take a break if wanted. “The game needs to look after the likes of Virat Kohli as well. He has been playing international cricket for more than 15 years now, and if he needs a break to be away with family, (to) get some time away from the game, we absolutely wish Virat Kohli all the best,” Hussain mentioned.

“If it means we don’t get the mouth-watering possibility of an Anderson versus Kohli contest that we have seen over the years, then so be it. But Kohli and his family and his private life has to come first,” he added.

Kohli’s No.4 slot was stuffed by KL Rahul within the first Test, who performed a good knock within the first innings. However, Shreyas Iyer didn’t fill the void within the second match when Rahul was out because of quadricep ache. 

“Virat Kohli is one of the greatest batters ever to play the game and any series, and any side will miss someone of his stature. It will be a blow for India, but as we have seen, they have got a very good lot of young batters. I think, just speculating, KL Rahul, who missed the second game after being brilliant over the last few months, could come back in for India,” Hussain added.