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BCCI has granted Kohli a paternity leave and he will return to India after the opening Test, scheduled from December 17 in Adelaide

It will be the first ever Pink Ball Test the two sides play against each other

Kohli, who will miss the rest of the three Tests, will return home as his wife Anushka Sharma is expecting the birth of their first child in early January.

Having reached the playoffs on the back of four consecutive losses, thanks Delhi Capitals, who helped them with net run rate, RCB, failed to escape their fortunes.

"It is very important for the captain to have a good team. So, I believe the management should not try and think of changing their captain and rather think of how they can improve this team," Sehwag said.

Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments in the Indian team said that with the squad reaching on November 12, they will undergo corona test and the moment the report comes negative, they can start training.

Gambhir made it clear that Kohli's name as a leader shouldn't be taken alongside the likes of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who are IPL's most successful captains

The 'PK,' actor took to Instagram to share the two love-soaked pictures and chose to express all of her feelings for her better half with no words and just a heart emoji.

Kohli is currently leading Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 13 edition being held in the United Arab Emirates due to the Covid-19 situation in India.

Speaking during a chat, the southpaw said, I agree that both of them are very good and as you rightly said the most devastating batsmen in the modern era. But I would have had my plans for both of them.

However, his side is on the back of four consecutive losses and managed to sneak into play-offs thanks to Delhi Capitals. Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag feels that Kohli is taking time in the middle to get going and that is denting their chances.

Extending birthday wishes to Kohli, former cricketer Suresh Raina tweeted: "Happy birthday @imVkohli. Best wishes and lots of success ahead. #HappyBirthdayViratKohili."

Babar Azam has 837 points, 18 less than Rohit, who is in the second position. Babar has gained valuable rating points to move closer to leading Indian pair of Kohli and Rohit.

RCB slumped to their fourth defeat on the trot after losing to Delhi Capitals by six wickets on Monday but still made the cut, courtesy their net run rate

In a 30secs Instagram reel, Shreyas shows his morning to match time preparatory moments. He said "If it's match day, my approach is simple.

Kohli said Saturday's defeat has virtually made their last game against Delhi Capitals on Monday a must-win for a top-two finish in the standings

"There was a moment where Suryakumar played a shot towards Kohli and then two had a stare-off where the former asserted once again that he doesn’t fear anything or anyone.”

We have got terrific young blokes, talented young players. They are determined after what happened last time, yes we got the team to beat India now, said Australia team coach

However, it was not in the case of a few young cricketers like Priyam Garg, Abdul Samad or Ishan Kishan who thought they would get quick runs through some big-hitting only, conveniently forgetting the singles and twos.

Skipper Rohit likely to miss as MI face RCB in return match