A fierce debate has erupted over whether Virat Kohli really suffered a neck strain during India’s recent Test tour of Australia or the entire episode was just a hoax to avoid participating in the ongoing 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. as BCCI mandates domestic cricket for every national player.
Virat Kohli’s participation in Delhi’s upcoming Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match has been a hot topic among the cricketing fraternity for the past few days. The Indian batting icon has been named in Delhi’s probable squad for the Ranji match against Saurashtra starting on January 23 in Rajkot.
Virat Kohli’s return to Ranji Trophy uncertain due to neck strain
Apart from Kohli, India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has also been named in Delhi’s probable squad and the left-hander has already confirmed his availability for the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 clash against Saurashtra in Rajkot.
Pant is also likely to play Delhi’s last group game in the first-class competition. Well, a recent report by Times of India claimed that Virat Kohli has suffered a neck strain during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. in Australia, and even he had to take injections to treat the alleged strain.
Some reports claimed that Kohli suffered a neck strain during the Sydney Test. The former Indian captain has neither made himself available nor been declared unfit for Delhi’s upcoming Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match against Saurashtra.
Sources claim that Virat Kohli did not sustain any injury during the Australian tour
Amid swirling claims, sources have revealed some shocking details about Kohli’s alleged neck sprain that will shock the cricketing world. According to a Revsportz reporter, Virat Kohli has not suffered any injury on the Australian tour.
A Revsportz reporter posted on X: “Did Virat get a neck strain in Sydney? Did he have to take any injections? Sources say there were no injuries in Australia.”
Did Virat suffer a neck strain in Sydney? Did he have to take any injections? Sources say there were no injuries in Australia.
— Рохит жуглан Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) January 18, 2025
The revelation has sparked a wave of controversy, leaving fans questioning the real story behind Virat’s alleged injury or is it just a cover-up to not follow BCCI’s instructions to turn up for their national team in the Ranji Trophy despite going through a tough phase in his career.
After scoring just 190 runs during India’s 1-3 Test series loss to Australia, Kohli will next be seen in action in the national colors during the three-match ODI series against England, starting on February 6. It will be India’s last ODI assignment before the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Rishabh Pant denies captaincy of Delhi in 2024-25 Ranji Trophy.
Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant was offered the chance to lead Delhi in the upcoming Ranji clash against Saurashtra, but the Indian star turned it down. As reported by Sportstar, Rishabh Pant declined to accept the opportunity, allowing Ayush Badoni to remain Delhi’s captain in the ongoing 2024-25 Ranji Trophy.
In the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, Delhi cricket team is in Group D and they have played five matches so far. So far, they have achieved only one victory, while experiencing one defeat and three draws. With 14 points, Delhi is currently fourth in Group D standings.
