Virat Kohli ruled out of Afghanistan ODIs; Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya's participation uncertain
Virat Kohli out of Afghanistan ODIs, Rohit & Hardik's fate undecided
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Virat Kohli will miss the ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL 2026 final. Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya's participation is pending fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces Kohli in the squad.
- 01Virat Kohli is ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury.
- 02Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named as Kohli's replacement for the series.
- 03Rohit Sharma is recovering from a hamstring issue, while Hardik Pandya is undergoing treatment for back spasms.
- 04Both Rohit and Hardik require final fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
- 05The ODI series against Afghanistan begins on June 13 in Dharamsala.
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India's ODI series against Afghanistan has been impacted by the absence of star batter Virat Kohli, who is sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL 2026 final. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed Kohli's unavailability and announced that Yashasvi Jaiswal will replace him in the squad. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar provided updates on Kohli's recovery, indicating that while a timeline is not yet clear, there is hope he might be fit for the ODI series against England. Meanwhile, senior players Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are undergoing rehabilitation for their respective injuries. Rohit is dealing with a hamstring issue, and Hardik is recovering from back spasms. Both players must receive final clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence before they can be selected for the series. The three-match ODI series against Afghanistan is scheduled to commence on June 13 in Dharamsala, followed by matches in Lucknow and Chennai.
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The absence of key players like Virat Kohli could affect India's performance in the upcoming ODI series.
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