Yesterday, There were reports that Virat Kohli has asked the Indian selectors for rest after the second Test against Sri Lanka and for the ODI series. However Chief selector MSK Prasad put all the rumors aside by saying that the Indian captain will play all three tests against Sri Lanka.
“There is no confusion and Kohli is available for all the three Test matches against Sri Lanka. We will look at resting him after that. He too deserves rest and the rotation policy will be applicable even for the skipper,” he said.
Though it is certain that Kohli will get a well deserved break after third test, as the team plays Two shorter formats series against Sri Lanka at well before the tour of South Africa. And that could mean ODI deputy Rohit Sharma being handed the captaincy of the national team for the first time.
Sri Lanka to play three tests, three ODIs and three T20s in 37 days long tour. The first test will be played at Historic Eden Garden, Kolkata from 16th November. Three match ODI series will be played on 10th, 13th and 17th December. The tour will end up with three t20 matches, as first match is scheduled to be played on 20th December in Cuttack.
