Virat Kohli to take a break from white-ball cricket, set to miss ODIs and T20Is in South Africa: Reports

After Rohit Sharma decided to stay away from T20Is for a while, it's now Virat Kohli who might have decided to take a break from white-ball cricket for sometime.

According to a report in the Indian Express, Kohli has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his decision to take a break and will not be available for selection for the white-ball games during India’s tour of South Africa.

India will play 3 T20Is and as many ODIs, followed by 2 Test matches against the Proteas. Virat, however, will play the Test series.

'He (Kohli) has informed the BCCI and selectors that he needs a break from white-ball cricket and he will get back to them about when he wants to play white ball cricket next. At the moment he has informed the BCCI that he will be playing red-ball cricket, which means he is available for selection for the two Test matches in South Africa,' a source told the Indian Express.

After finishing the World Cup as the highest run-getter, Virat is currently on a break and is on a holiday in London.