Goa, Oct. 23 -- Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has claimed that Virat Kohli assured him of a return to the national team after he recovered from an injury in 2017, but stopped responding to his calls and messages when he sought an update on his comeback.

Mishra made the revelations during an appearance on the podcast Baith & Bol, hosted by former India cricketer Aakash Chopra. He recalled how his international career took an uncertain turn after he suffered a leg injury during India's T20I against England in Bengaluru in 2017.

According to Mishra, then India head coach Anil Kumble reassured him that he would be considered for selection once he regained full fitness. Kohli, who subsequently took over as captain, also allegedly gave...