‘Remember Ranji match to be with my wife’ – VVS Laxman gives paternity leave to Virat Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli has decided to miss the last three Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia with his wife Anushka Sharma at the time of the birth of their first child. Virat has traveled to Australia with the Indian team and will play a three-match ODI series starting in Sydney from 27 November followed by several T20 matches.

However, the batsman will return to India after playing the pink ball test starting on 17 December Adelaide He had conveyed his decision to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during the selection meeting last month and was granted paternity leave.

Virat’s decision to take paternity leave sparked a debate with many in the cricket fraternity to either support or oppose him. Meanwhile, many legendary cricketers lent their support to the Indian captain for taking this tough call. The new addition to this list is that of former Indian veteran VVS Laxman, who supported Kohli and said that his decision should be respected.

I believe you have to respect Virat Kohli’s decision: Laxman

Laxman said that apart from being a professional cricketer, Virat Is also a family man. Thus, people should respect their decision to take a break because becoming a father is a very important and memorable phase in one’s life.

“I believe you have to respect it. Yes, ultimately you are a professional cricketer but you are also a family man, and you also respect what is good for your family and what is good for your family. Therefore, I believe that we have to honor that decision. This is a very important phase in your life, ”Laxman quoted Times Now News as writing.

Supporting Kohli, Laxman gave his example. The veteran said he missed a few matches to become a wife during the birth of his daughter. He said that the first child is very special and it is a very important feeling.

“I remember that I was missing some Ranji Trophy matches with my wife for delivery of my daughter. This is a very important feeling, especially when you are going to have your first child. “VVS concluded.

In the absence of Virat Kohli, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane is expected to lead the Indian Test team in three Tests to be held in Sydney and Brisbane.