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Xtra Time Web Desk: Team India Captain Virat Kohli on Monday was ruled out of the second test against South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg due to an upper back spasm. Hanuma Vihari was given an opportunity to feature in the second test in absence of Kohli.

"Unfortunately Virat has had an upper back spasm and hopefully he'll recover for the next Test,” said the stand in skipper KL Rahul after he won the toss and opted to bat first.

On captaining Team India in Test cricket for the first time, the 29 year old stated, "It is every Indian player's dream to captain his country. Really honoured and looking forward to this challenge. We have had a few good wins here and hopefully we'll look to continue that."

Although the Team India Test skipper Virat Kohli is expected to be fit for the 3rd and the final Test of the Proteas series.

KL Rahul explains Kohli's absence for the second test against SA