IND vs AFG: Virat Kohli ruled out of ODI series due to THIS major reason - Reports
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Virat Kohli recently played for RCB in IPL 2026.
India are gearing up for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, which will be played from June 6 to 10. A three-match ODI series will follow the Test match.
The first ODI will be played on June 13 at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The 2nd ODI will take place at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on June 17, and the final encounter will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on June 20.
Virat Kohli was expected to make his comeback in the Afghanistan ODIs. He last played for India in the ODI series against New Zealand in January, showcasing brilliant form with one century and a fifty across three games. However, he is likely to be ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan.
Virat Kohli ruled out of ODI series against Afghanistan – Reports
According to a report by Abhishek Tripathi of Jagran News, the veteran Indian batter has been ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury. This would be a big blow for India as Kohli has been in fabulous form over the last few months.
Recently, he played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League 2026. Finishing as the leading run-scorer for the side with 675 runs, he played a crucial role in their title-winning campaign.
At an average of 56, he hammered one century and five fifties in the tournament, including a match-winning unbeaten half-century in the final against Gujarat Titans (GT). He suffered from hamstring issues in the summit clash while batting.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is also doubtful for the ODI series against Afghanistan. Rohit, who also sustained a hamstring issue in IPL 2026, is yet to check in at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) for his fitness test. Rohit also missed a few games in IPL 2026 due to his hamstring injury.
Why is Virat Kohli ruled out of IND vs AFG ODI series?
He has been ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury.
When will IND vs AFG ODI series start?
The opening game will take place on June 13.
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