Virat Kohli’s absence was felt in India’s 28-run defeat to England in the first Test. Now, the team has to cope with the unavailability of two other stars in the second Test starting at Visakhapatnam on February 2.
K.L. Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja have been ruled out because of injuries. According to a statement from the BCCI, Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury on the fourth day of the first Test, while Rahul complained of a right quadriceps pain.
Kohli, it may be recalled, had withdrawn form the first two Tests citing personal reasons. Rajat Patidar joined the team as his replacement.
