Virat Kohli returns to India due to a family emergency: Report

In a recent development, India's star cricketer Virat Kohli had to return to India from South Africa due to a sudden family emergency. While specific details about the emergency haven't been disclosed, according to Cricbuzz, Kohli is expected to rejoin the team in Johannesburg just in time for the first Test at Centurion, scheduled to begin on December 26.

Kohli's departure to Mumbai took place approximately three days ago. He was granted permission by both the team management and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to miss the ongoing three-day practice match in Pretoria. This permission was given in light of the personal circumstances he is dealing with.

The Indian cricket team, currently preparing for the Test series in South Africa, is participating in the intra-squad practice game without Kohli.

As per the latest updates, Kohli is slated to return to South Africa on Friday, December 22. His return will be a significant boost for the Indian team as they gear up for the challenging Test series against South Africa, where they have never won a series in the longest format. Kohli's presence in the lineup is crucial, given his experience and prowess on the field.

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal shine during Indian intra-squad game played behind closed doors