Virat Kohli has returned to the red-ball squad in South Africa for the Boxing Day Test against the Proteas. He is expected to make his on-field debut on December 26, following a brief hiatus due to personal reasons. The two-match Test series is crucial for India's World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, as they currently lead the WTC table with a 66.67 points percentage. Kohli's performance as the leading run-scorer during the last WTC cycle is expected to be crucial for India.
