However, after suffering a humiliating defeat in Australia after nearly a decade time, the BCCI took some stringent steps to ensure that senior players play for their states as a compulsion. Now in a fresh development,

It is understood that Virat Kohli informed the BCCI about his unavailability.Kohli hasn’t played a Ranji Trophy game for Delhi since facing Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad in 2012.

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, two crucial batters for Team India, have informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical staff of minor ailments that would prohibit them from playing for their local sides, Delhi and Karnataka, in the second round of the Ranji Trophy.

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have told the BCCI medical staff they are carrying niggles which will not allow them to play the next round of Ranji Trophy games from January 23. It is learnt that Kohli had neck pain and had taken an injection on January 8,

Virat Kohli is reportedly suffering from neck sprain and has taken an injection for it. The former India captain has been included in Delhi's 22-member probable for Saurashtra clash in Ranji Trophy 2024-25.

Team India batsmen Virat Kohli and KL Rahul informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team that they are facing niggle issues following which they won`t be able to make their presence for their domestic teams,

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will not be available for the next round of the Ranji Trophy. The duo has informed the BCCI of this.

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will not be making their return to Ranji Trophy as they have informed the BCCI medical staff about their respective injuries.

Virat Kohli has been included in Delhi’s squad for the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, though his participation hinges on availability.