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[Saba Sports News] A video has gone viral on social media, showing a man resembling Indian cricket star Virat Kohli at the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. Dressed in the Indian team’s jersey, the lookalike was surrounded by fans eager for selfies and videos.
Despite his efforts to leave, the growing crowd made it difficult for him to exit. Additionally, a Sachin Tendulkar doppelgänger was also seen in Ayodhya, which attracted thousands of devotees for the ceremony, including businesspeople and athletes.
In related news, the Indian cricket team is preparing for a five-match series against England, starting January 25. The first Test will take place at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. The BCCI has announced a significant update: Virat Kohli will miss the first two Tests of the series.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated that Kohli has withdrawn from the initial two Tests against England for personal reasons. Kohli has discussed this with captain Rohit Sharma, the team management, and the selectors. While emphasizing his commitment to the national team, Kohli mentioned the need to attend to certain personal matters.
The BCCI and the Men’s Selection Committee, led by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, will soon announce Kohli’s replacement for the Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam Tests.