Available for ODIs VS SA, never asked BCCI for rest: Virat Kohli

New Delhi: Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has clarified that he will be available three-match ODI series and had never asked for a break. Kohli has claimed that he came to Know that Rohit Sharma will be replacing him as the ODI captain just an hour before the announcement.

Will miss Rohit Sharma’s abilities a lot during the Test series against South Africa, said Test skipper Virat Kohli

I am available for ODIs against South Africa, never asked BCCI for rest: India Test captain Virat Kohli

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 15, 2021

Will miss Rohit Sharma's abilities a lot during Test series against South Africa: Kohli

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 15, 2021

Last week, BCCI announced that the All-India Senior Selection Committee has decided to name Rohit Sharma as the Captain of the ODI and T20I teams going forward.

With this change, BCCI also announced the squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa.