Virat Kohli's elder brother, Vikas Kohli, recently addressed and refuted the rumors surrounding their mother Saroj Kohli's health through an Instagram post. He urged fans to avoid spreading unfounded news without proper verification. Speculation had been rife that Virat Kohli's break from the first two Tests against England was due to his mother's illness.
The rumors initially suggested that Kohli's request for a break from the first two matches of the England series was linked to his mother's health condition. However, there was no official confirmation supporting these claims. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had called for respecting Kohli's privacy, advising fans and the media against making assumptions about the reasons for his absence from the initial part of the five-Test series against England.
Countering these rumors, Vikas Kohli used his Instagram platform to clarify the situation. He stated that the circulating news regarding their mother's health was untrue, confirming that she was in good health.
"I have noticed that there is this fake news about our mom's health been circulating around. Let me clear that our mom is absolutely fit and fine. Also I would request everyone and also the media, not to spread such news without proper information. Thanks everyone for your concern," Vikas wrote on his Instagram story.
This clarification helped to dispel the rumors, making it clear that her health was not the cause of Virat Kohli's absence from the Test matches. Kohli had stepped back from these games for personal reasons, a decision that the BCCI respected and supported by stressing the need for privacy during this time.
Virat Kohli's withdrawal from the matches and the subsequent rumors about his mother's health highlight the intense public scrutiny faced by high-profile athletes and their families, underscoring the importance of accurate information and respect for personal privacy.
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