Virat Kohli out for Afghanistan ODIs, Yashasvi Jaiswal called up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:22 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Virat Kohli will miss the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan starting June 13 due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL final. Former cricketer Atul Wassan views Kohli's absence as a strategic move for workload management ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces him, having last played an ODI against South Africa where he scored a century. Wassan emphasized the benefits of preserving key players like Kohli for major tournaments, suggesting this situation highlights India's batting depth. India's next tour will be to England starting July 14, where Kohli's presence is expected.
- •Kohli ruled out of ODIs due to hamstring injury.
- •Jaiswal called up after scoring a century in his last ODI.
- •ODI series starts June 13 in Dharamshala.
- •Wassan supports workload management for Kohli and Bumrah.
- •Next ODI assignment for India is a tour to England in July.
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"Former cricketer Atul Wassan views Virat Kohli's absence from the Afghanistan ODI series as a strategic advantage. This break aids workload management for the 2027 World Cup and provides a platform for emerging talent like Yashasvi Jaiswal. Wassan believes preserving key players like Kohli and Bumrah is crucial for major tournaments, highlighting India's batting depth.
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