Virat Kohli Injured, Misses Afghanistan ODI Series; Rohit Returns
Virat Kohli is ruled out of India’s three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in June 2026 due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL final. Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces him. Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya were initially cleared after injuries, but Pandya later suffered a quadriceps strain and was also ruled out. The series, played in Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Chennai, sees India favored against Afghanistan, who have never beaten India in any format.
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India’s ODI Team for England Tour: Kohli Named in Squad, Subject to Fitness Clearance
The BCCI has announced India's 15-man ODI squad for the three-match series against England in July 2026, with star batter Virat Kohli named subject to a fitness test at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during IPL 2026. Captain Shubman Gill leads the team, with Rohit Sharma opening and Kohli returning at number three. Young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been dropped, as he was only a replacement for Kohli during the Afghanistan series. Pacer Jasprit Bumrah returns after being rested, and veteran all-rounder Axar Patel replaces rookie left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey. The ODIs are scheduled at Edgbaston (July 14), Sophia Gardens (July 16), and Lord's (July 19). Separately, Varun Chakravarthy has been dropped from the T20I squad for the Ireland series due to a foot injury, with Shreyas Iyer captaining the T20 side.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Virat Kohli set to return for India's ODI series against England in July
Virat Kohli, the 37-year-old Indian batting legend, is set to return to India's ODI squad for the three-match series against England from July 14 to July 19, 2026, subject to passing fitness checks. Kohli missed the recent ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury sustained during the Indian Premier League final, where he scored an unbeaten 75 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The squad, led by Shubman Gill, includes Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul, but Yashasvi Jaiswal has been dropped despite a century against Afghanistan. Bowler Harshit Rana is also returning from injury. The ODIs will be held at Edgbaston, Sophia Gardens, and Lord's, concluding India's white-ball tour of England, which begins with five T20Is on July 1. The matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
SkySports | NewsIndia's ODI squad for England tour: Kohli included subject to fitness, Jaiswal dropped
India's BCCI announced a 15-man ODI squad for the three-match series against England in July 2026, led by Shubman Gill. Star batter Virat Kohli is named in the squad subject to a fitness clearance at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored two centuries in the recent Afghanistan series, was dropped as he was a replacement for Kohli. The squad sees the return of pacers Jasprit Bumrah (from rest) and Axar Patel, while rookie left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey is moved to the India A red-ball squad. The ODIs will be played at Edgbaston (July 14), Sophia Gardens (July 16), and Lord's (July 19). Separately, Varun Chakravarthy was dropped from the T20I squad for the Ireland series due to a foot injury, with Shreyas Iyer captaining that side.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.India vs Afghanistan ODI Preview: Dominant India Eyes Series Sweep at Chepauk
This article previews the third and final ODI between India and Afghanistan, scheduled for June 20, 2026, at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. India has already secured the series after dominant batting performances from Shubman Gill (unbeaten 84 and 154) and Ishan Kishan (125). The team is aiming for a 3-0 sweep while experimenting with its bowling lineup, which includes Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, and returning player Harshit Rana. The crowd is eager to see runs from veteran Rohit Sharma, whose form is under scrutiny. The article notes that India's batting briefly threatened a score of 450 in the previous match before Afghanistan's spinners pulled back seven wickets for 62 runs in the last ten overs, highlighting areas for improvement. Full squad lists for both teams are provided.
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India is set to face Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series starting June 12, 2026, in Dharamshala. Rohit Sharma, at 39 years and 44 days, will become the oldest man to play for India in ODIs, returning from injury after a lean IPL. Virat Kohli is absent due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL final, with Ishan Kishan likely to bat at No. 3. The Shubman Gill-led Indian side is favored, but Afghanistan has won its previous five bilateral ODI series, including against South Africa and Bangladesh. Afghanistan has never beaten India in any format since their first meeting in 2010, but the visitors hope to change that, inspired by their A team's recent win over India A. The match starts at 1:30 p.m. at the HPCA Stadium.
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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after suffering a fresh quadriceps strain. The injury occurred during an assessment at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, where he was seeking clearance for a previous back spasm. A BCCI source confirmed that with a three-week recovery period, Pandya will not be fit for the series starting June 13, 2026. The setback is significant as India aims to manage Pandya's workload ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. He had recently been dropped from the T20 side to focus on ODI cricket. The series includes matches in Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Chennai.
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The BCCI's Centre of Excellence has cleared Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya and senior batter Rohit Sharma for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting June 14 in Dharamsala. Pandya had been battling back spasms and missed several IPL matches for Mumbai Indians, while Rohit had a hamstring niggle. Pandya underwent five days of match simulations at the CoE in Bengaluru, including bowling a full 10-over quota, and was cleared by strength and conditioning coaches. Rohit was also assessed and given the go-ahead. Star batter Virat Kohli will miss the series due to a hamstring injury. The series also includes matches in Lucknow (June 17) and Chennai (June 20).
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India's star batter Virat Kohli will miss the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in June 2026 due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL final. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors, led by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, named Yashasvi Jaiswal as his replacement. Jaiswal, an all-format player, has played four ODIs since his debut in February 2025 and scored a match-winning century against South Africa. The ODIs are scheduled for June 13, 17, and 20 in Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Chennai respectively. Additionally, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia provided updates on Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, both recovering from injuries, with Pandya nearing completion of rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The updated Indian squad includes Shubman Gill as captain and Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain.
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Virat Kohli is expected to be ruled out of India's upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting June 13 in Dharamsala, due to an aggravated right hamstring injury sustained during the IPL 2026 final. Kohli, who now plays only 50-over cricket for India, was visibly struggling while anchoring Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase against Gujarat Titans. The senior national selection committee will meet on Saturday to finalize squads for tours of Ireland and England, and will receive detailed fitness updates on Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya. Rohit and Hardik were selected subject to fitness clearance. Kohli finished IPL 2026 with 675 runs and helped RCB win a second consecutive title, but post-match videos showed him moving gingerly.
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