India in England: Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane miss 3-day practice game vs County Select XI due to injuries

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane are missing India's three-day warm-up game against County Select XI due to injuries, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed on Tuesday.

India were dealt with a couple of injury blows to its captain and vice-captain resulting in both missing their three-day warm-up game in Durham on Tuesday. India are missing the services of Virat Kohli due to a stiff back while Ajinkya Rahane has pulled out because of a hamstring injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed on social media that Kohli has been advised rest while Rahane is being monitored and is "expected to fully recover well in time for the first Test" against England starting August 4.