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Xtra Time Web Desk : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday released batter Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant from the Team India bio bubble, ahead of the third and final T20I of the series against West Indies.

"Yes, Kohli has left for home on Saturday morning as India have already won the series. As it has been decided by BCCI, it will be a policy to give all the regular all-format players periodic breaks from the bubble to ensure that their workload management and mental health is taken care of," a senior BCCI official privy to the development told PTI on the condition of anonymity.

Also, later on, wicket-keeper-batter Rishabh Pant was also released from the bio bubble, as he too will also be given a break from the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

The Indian team for the Sri Lanka series will be picked later in the day.

India vs WI : Virat Kohli & Rishabh Pant released from bio bubble ahead of the 3rd T20I; both to skip T20I series against SL