AB de Villiers reveals Kohli's withdrawal due to expecting second child with Anushka Sharma.

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Withdrawal from First Two Tests

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Expectations of Comeback

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Personal Reasons Revealed

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Key Players Missed

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Injuries Impact

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Praise for Bumrah

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