'Virat Kohli’s back spasm due to backstabbing by BCCI': Twitter reacts to India Test skipper missing second Test against South Africa

Team India Test captain Virat Kohli was ruled out of the second Test against South Africa due to a upper back spasm, resulting in vice-captain Rahul taking up that role.

India captain Virat Kohli had been ruled out just before the start of the second Test against South Africa at the Wanderers due to an upper back spasm. With India leading 1-0 in the three-match series, vice-captain KL Rahul has stepped in to lead the team in Kohli's absence. Rahul has now become the 34th cricketer to captain India in Test cricket.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in a release, said Kohli will be monitored by the medical team during the proceedings in the second Test.

"Team India captain Mr Virat Kohli had a spasm on his upper back this morning. He won't feature in the second Test against South Africa at The Wanderers. The BCCI medical team will be monitoring him during the course of this Test match. KL Rahul will captain the side in his absence," said the BCCI.