Indian junior and 'A' team coach Rahul Dravid dismissed reports of Virat Kohli being denied rest during the Test series against Sri Lanka next month, saying all such news is nothing but a 'needless controversy'.

When quizzed if Kohli needs a mini break as he has been playing continuously in nearly all formats of the game from last one year in the national capital, Dravid said, 'Everyone needs rest. Virat Kohli will get rest when he wants. I don't know why there is so much of discussion and controversy.'