Brendon McCullum and England Ready for Virat Kohli Potential Return in Test Series

If Virat Kohli returns for the next three Test matches, England and its coach Brendon McCullum are prepared. An formal update on his condition has not yet been released. As their batting collapsed in the second innings of both Tests, India missed Kohli terribly in the first two Tests in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam. His approaching comeback would undoubtedly help the hosts in their attempt to win the series, which is presently tied at one. Especially considering that his No. 4 replacement, Shreyas Iyer, is struggling with bad form. India needs Kohli now more than ever under these trying times, but the uncertainty around his availability remains largely unchanged from two weeks ago.

Along with the other 15 players in India’s squad, McCullum expressed his deep regard for former captain Virat Kohli. Kohli, as AB de Villiers disclosed, is with his family as he and Anushka Sharma are ready to become parents for the second time. McCullum only had the greatest intentions for Kohli.”Among the best players the game has ever seen is Virat. It definitely makes this group better. As we have stated repeatedly, there is a great deal of talent in India when it comes to cricket. Thus, we hold each opponent player in high regard,” Brendon McCullum stated to TalkSport.

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Virat Kohli rules England at home

Having amassed 1991 runs from 28 Tests at an average of 42.36, including five hundreds and nine fifties, Kohli has an unblemished record against England. He’s actually played more Tests against England than any other opponent, second only to Australia with 25. And Kohli becomes much more dangerous while playing the three Lions at home. Kohli has scored 1015 runs at an average of 56.38 in 13 Test matches. He has three hundreds and his highest score of 235 in 2016. What other statistics are frightening if these ones? To put it frankly, Sunil Gavaskar said that McCullum is armed and has his own plans and methods to counter the Virat-ball.

“We hope that Virat’s family is doing well if he is returning. We’re excited about that task as well. He is a fierce rival. I’m really familiar with him, and I had fun playing against him and our squad against him. The England coach continued, “And if you succeed against the best, I’m confident you earned it. This week is expected to see the announcement of India’s Test team.