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Virat Kohli to undergo fitness test for ODI series against England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:34 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Virat Kohli to undergo fitness test for ODI series against England

Summary

Virat Kohli will have a fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on June 22 to assess his recovery from a hamstring injury. Kohli's rehabilitation is progressing well after he suffered the injury during the IPL 2026 final. His fitness is critical for India's plans ahead of the ODI series against England, scheduled for July 14-19. Team management is closely monitoring his situation, as Kohli's experience is vital for the upcoming matches in Birmingham, Cardiff, and London.

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•Kohli suffered a hamstring injury in IPL 2026 final.
•He is set for re-evaluation on June 22, 2026.
•Kohli's performance includes 616 runs in last seven ODIs.
•The England ODI series starts on July 14, 2026.
•Yashasvi Jaiswal replaced Kohli in the ongoing series against Afghanistan.

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3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Will Virat Kohli play India's next ODI series vs England? Latest update on CoE fitness test, injury rehab progress

What they're saying

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Virat Kohli will undergo a definitive fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on Monday, June 22, to secure selection clearance for the England ODI series.
— Yahoo Sports

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