Virat Kohli misses India vs Afghanistan ODI series due to injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan, which begins on June 13 in Dharamsala, due to a hamstring injury. Kohli sustained the injury during the IPL finals last month, where he played a critical role in securing the title for Royal Challengers Bangalore. His absence will have a significant impact as he has been in excellent ODI form, scoring 891 runs at an average of 68.53 since the start of 2025. Shubman Gill will lead the Indian team in Kohli's absence, and Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named as his replacement. India hopes Kohli will recover in time for an upcoming ODI series against England starting on July 14.
- •Virat Kohli ruled out of Afghanistan ODI series due to hamstring injury.
- •Kohli has been in strong ODI form with four centuries in recent matches.
- •Shubman Gill leads the Indian team in the series.
- •Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces Kohli in the lineup.
- •India aims for Kohli's recovery ahead of the England series starting July 14.
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — EXPLAINED: Why Virat Kohli is not playing the first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamsala
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Explained: Why Virat Kohli is not playing India vs Afghanistan ODI series 2026
"Team India starts its 2027 ODI World Cup journey against Afghanistan. Shubman Gill leads the squad in Dharamsala. Virat Kohli is out with a hamstring injury. Kohli has been in strong ODI form since 2025. India plays 20 ODIs before the World Cup. The team hopes for Kohli's quick recovery for the England tour.
"While many fans were excited to see Virat Kohli back in Blue, here is why the 37-year-old won't be a part of the ODI squad competing against Afghanistan in the upcoming series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 6:13 PMEXPLAINED: Why Virat Kohli is not playing the first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamsala
Team India starts its 2027 ODI World Cup journey against Afghanistan. Shubman Gill leads the squad in Dharamsala. Virat Kohli is out with a hamstring injury. Kohli has been in strong ODI form since 2025. India plays 20 ODIs before the World Cup. The team hopes for Kohli's quick recovery for the England tour.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 6:08 PMExplained: Why Virat Kohli is not playing India vs Afghanistan ODI series 2026
While many fans were excited to see Virat Kohli back in Blue, here is why the 37-year-old won't be a part of the ODI squad competing against Afghanistan in the upcoming series.
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