Virat Kohli, a vital player for the Indian cricket team, is notably absent from the first two Tests against England, sparking widespread curiosity about the reasons behind his absence. Both Kohli and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have kept the details sparse, simply citing personal reasons for his withdrawal. This lack of clarity has given rise to numerous speculations and theories regarding why the cricket maestro opted to skip these crucial matches.

Adding a layer of confusion, fake news surfaced about Kohli's mother being unwell. However, Kohli's brother, Vikas, took to social media to dispel these rumors, reassuring everyone that their mom is in good health. He urged both the public and the media not to spread unfounded information and expressed gratitude for the concern shown.

The impact of Kohli's absence was glaring in the first Test, where India faced a 28-run defeat against England in Hyderabad. The absence of the star player seemed to play a significant role as England's debutant Tom Hartley took 7-62, contributing to India's collapse from 42-0 to all out for 202 runs in the second innings.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan went on record stating that had Kohli been leading the Indian team in the first Test, the outcome might have been different. This speculation only adds to the intrigue surrounding Kohli's absence and its potential impact on the team's performance.

As the series moves to the second Test in Vizag, India encounters additional challenges with key players KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja ruled out due to injuries. The uncertainties surrounding Kohli's absence and its ripple effects on the team's dynamics have left fans and cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipating more information and closely watching the developments in the upcoming matches. The intriguing narrative continues as India navigates through this pivotal series against England without their cricketing talisman.

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