The Indian skipper Virat Kohli is arguably one of the best batsmen around the world in the modern times. He is one of the busiest cricketers around and is a supremely fit athlete. However, the hectic schedule of cricketers in the modern day cricket has reached beyond limits and that was the case with Virat Kohli as well.
Kohli was injured during the recent IPL. In the league match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he suffered a neck injury while trying to dive to take a catch. However, he didn’t feel the pain during attempting the cath and went on to play another game for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
But later, since Virat was beginning to have some troubles with his neck, he consulted some doctors. It was then confirmed that he will sit out for few weeks to recover to play competitive cricket. In the process, he also had to withdraw from his county stint with Surrey in England.
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Despite all this sad news, the latest reports suggested that Virat has begun practicing in the nets. For the first time after the neck strain, he made his way to the nets to have some light drills. The Indian skipper arrived at the Bandra Kurla Complex on Wednesday to train, a report in the Times of India suggests. The report also added that he was accompanied by Sanjay Bangar, assistant coach of Indian cricket team.
The previous reports suggested that Virat is expected to undergo a fitness test around June 15th. As per the reports, it is believed that he will need a bit more time to recover. The fitness test that will take place in National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. It will decide his future if he will be playing in England or not.
One of the sources of TOI said, “He’s begun with a relatively lighter stint at the indoor nets. In a couple of days, he’ll be back on the field. By the end of the first two weeks (of June) – around the 15th – he’ll be in Bangalore for the fitness test and to begin training.”
Indian team is scheduled to play three ODIs, three T20Is and five Test matches in England beginning this July.
