Virat Kohli undergoes fitness test; Hardik Pandya likely out for England series

Virat Kohli is set to undergo a crucial fitness test in the UK on Friday to determine his participation in India's ODI series against England, starting July 1. Kohli has been recovering from a right hamstring injury and an uncommon tendon tear sustained during the IPL 2026 final. Reports indicate that Hardik Pandya is virtually ruled out for the England tour, despite being included in the ODI squad against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is expected to retain his place following consistent performances in the recent matches against Afghanistan, which helps clarify concerns regarding his fitness ahead of the series.

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