In a recent YouTube live, South Africa cricket legend AB de Villiers apologized to Indian skipper Virat Kohli and his family for making incorrect statements about the reason for his absence from the last three Tests against England. De Villiers said that Kohli's family deserves privacy and that he hopes to see the Indian captain back on the field soon. De Villiers had previously suggested that Kohli's absence could be due to the arrival of his second child.
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has informed the BCCI that he will be unavailable for the first two Tests against England due to personal reasons. In the midst of speculation over his availability for the last three Tests, a report by cnbctv18.com claims that Virat Kohli may be ending his eight-year partnership with Puma India and becoming the face of sports footwear brand Agilitas Sports Pvt Ltd. Despite earlier stating that Virat Kohli's privacy should be respected, his former teammate AB de Villiers revealed that he is spending time with his family and is happy.