Dravid backs Virat over his rest controversy

Rahul Dravid, the Indian A team, and U-19 coach backed Virat Kohli, over the recent controversy speculating in media about his exclusion from Sri Lanka series, which is due to start in November.

The speculation came into the scene, as the selectors only picked the squad for the first two test against Srilanka of 3-match Series. With that, the reports spelled afterward, saying Virat has been rested for the later part of the Lankan series, which includes 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is.

While, there have been others reports, too, stating the Indian captain asked for the rest. Responding to the speculations, Dravid said,"Everyone needs rest. He (Kohli) will get rest when he wants. When and which series (Kohli will take) rest will be decided by the team management, physios and physical trainers (after discussing with the player). Probably currently he doesn't need rest. He may be rested later. I don't know why there is so much of discussion and controversy.”

Meanwhile, there has been an ongoing rotation policy in the Indian squad, which allowing rest for the bowlers, who feature in longer format by taking the note of their respective workloads.

Virat Kohli is one batsman, who has been featuring in all three formats, since the Champions Trophy in England. So, considering the workload and the rotation policy India have, he might get the deserved rest, with considering the away tours.