Talisman granted paternity leave after Adelaide TestKohli will play six limited-overs matches and one TestVirat Kohli’s mid-series departure will leave an immense void for
India and broadcasters, but Australia know all too well why the tourists represent a potent force without their inspirational skipper. Kohli has confirmed he will return home for the birth of his and wife Anushka Sharma’s first child.
The Covid-19 pandemic means that trip will sideline cricket’s biggest drawcard from the final three Tests of the four-Test series that begins at Adelaide Oval on 17 December. Kohli is India’s talisman, a wondrous batsman for all situations who has animatedly dragged his country to more Test victories than any other captain.