Will Virat Kohli ever prefer league matches over Test cricket? Former South African cricketer gives an interesting answer

When Cricket South Africa announced the squad, it prompted several prominent cricketers to criticize the board for valuing franchise cricket over national duty.

Will Virat Kohli ever prefer league matches over Test cricket? Former South African cricketer gives an interesting answer

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Former South Africa all-rounder Brian McMillan cited Virat Kohli‘s example to those players who prefer league matches over Test cricket. McMillan’s statement came after South Africa announced a second-string squad for the upcoming Test series in New Zealand.

New Zealand and South Africa are set to lock horns in February this year. When Cricket South Africa announced the squad, it prompted several prominent cricketers to criticize the board for valuing franchise cricket over national duty.

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McMillan joined the discussion and said he hopes modern players are making enough money because if they don’t earn enough through playing for their countries, they will continue to value T20 leagues over the longest format. He cited Heinrich Klaasen’s example who recently retired from Test but plays league matches.

I think it's a world feeling that you have to give priority to one's country and I think India has been doing it quite well. You finding Kohli and the boys playing Test cricket is great. You don't find them putting out Tests to play BBL. Test cricket will be threatened, but I suppose, it will remain the ultimate game.
McMillan told PTI

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Virat Kohli meets chief selector Ajit Agarkar for T20I participation clarity

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar held a meeting with Virat Kohli on the sidelines of the second Test match of the India-South Africa series to talk about his future in T20Is. A report from Cricbuzz said Kohli was given clarity over his role in the team before his comeback to the T20I side.

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Virat Kohli (Image via ESPNcricinfo)

Kohli, along with Rohit Sharma, have not yet featured in the T20I side since their semi-final exit at the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. The two senior players were added to the squad for the upcoming T20I match series against Afghanistan.

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