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India hosts Afghanistan for first ODI amid key player absences

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:18 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

India hosts Afghanistan for first ODI amid key player absences
Summary

India faces Afghanistan in the first ODI at Dharamshala on June 12. Virat Kohli is ruled out due to a hamstring injury, and Hardik Pandya is also sidelined with an injury. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named as Kohli's replacement. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested, allowing opportunities for young bowlers Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav, and Harsh Dubey. The match is available to watch live across various platforms worldwide, including Star Sports in India and Sky Sports in the UK.

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  • •India plays Afghanistan in Dharamshala on June 12
  • •Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya ruled out due to injuries
  • •Yashasvi Jaiswal named replacement for Kohli
  • •Jasprit Bumrah rested; young bowlers included
  • •Match broadcasted live on multiple platforms globally
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  • 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch IND vs AFG ODI series 2026 live: Start time, TV channels and streaming details worldwide
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India take on Afghanistan in the first ODI at Dharamshala, and here's how you can watch the match live across the globe.

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