Neck sprain, not slipped disc: BCCI official on Virat Kohli injury

After reports surfaced that Indian Cricket Team captain Virat Kohli is suffering from slip disc problem, a top BCCI official rubbished the claims saying 'its neck sprain, not slip disc'.

The official also informed that the problem arose due to fatigue and is a case of is a case of 'workload management rather than injury management'.

"Yes, Virat has had fatigue issues and this is a case of workload management rather than injury management. But it isn't a case of slip disc. As of now, we will be monitoring his workload," the senior official told PTI on condition of anonymity.

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The official, who is privy to Kohli's county engagements, also informed that the management is assessing Kohli's condition and can say anything after that only.

Earlier reports said that Kohli had visited a hospital in Mumbai for a check-up, he is suffering from a slip disc injury and will not be playing for Surrey ahead of the UK tour starting with two T20 Internationals against Ireland in June.

When pressed further on the reported slip disc injury, the official replied: "Yesterday, Virat posted his fitness video as part of the Government's 'Fitness Challenge'. I can tell you that the video was shot yesterday."

Kohli had been tagged by Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore in the social media campaign and he had posted a video of him working out in the gym in response.

Asked why did he visit a spinal surgeon at Khar medical facility, the official said: "Virat had suffered a neck sprain during an IPL match in Jaipur (RCB's final game). The pain had subsided but he went for a precautionary check-up."

Kolhi appeared in nine Tests and 29 of the 32 ODIs that the national team played. He also played 9 out of India's 18 T20 Internationals.

In all, he played 47 international matches with only Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya (48 each) playing a match more than him.

Add to it, the 14 IPL matches and his tally goes up to 61 in all.