Virat Kohli Out of Afghanistan ODIs; Yashasvi Jaiswal Replaces Him
Virat Kohli ruled out of Afghanistan ODIs due to injury; Jaiswal in
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Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL 2026. Yashasvi Jaiswal will replace him, with hopes Kohli may return for the series against England starting July 14.
- 01Virat Kohli suffered a hamstring injury during the IPL 2026 finals, ruling him out of the ODI series against Afghanistan.
- 02Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named as Kohli's replacement for the three-match series beginning June 13.
- 03Chief selector Ajit Agarkar mentioned that Kohli's return timeline is uncertain, but he could be fit for the England series.
- 04Kohli finished the IPL 2026 as the fourth-highest run-scorer with 675 runs at an average of 56.25.
- 05Yashasvi Jaiswal made his ODI debut in February 2025 and scored his first century in December 2025 against South Africa.
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Virat Kohli, a key player for India, has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the IPL 2026 finals. Yashasvi Jaiswal will take his place in the squad. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar indicated that while Kohli might be fit for the next ODI series against England starting on July 14, there is currently no clear timeline for his recovery from the physios. The ODI series against Afghanistan begins on June 13, following a one-off Test match. Kohli, who has retired from T20Is and Test cricket, was the top scorer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, amassing 675 runs with an impressive average of 56.25. Jaiswal, who debuted in ODIs in February 2025, recently scored his maiden ODI century against South Africa in December 2025. His inclusion is seen as a significant opportunity for the young player to showcase his talent in the international arena.
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Kohli's absence may affect India's performance in the ODI series against Afghanistan, impacting team dynamics and fan expectations.
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