Virat Kohli to miss ODI series against Afghanistan due to injury

Key points

• India suffered a big blow ahead of the Afghanistan ODIs as star batter Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury.
• India are set to play three ODIs against Afghanistan, starting from June 13 till 20. Kohli played a key role during the IPL 2026 final as he helped RCB chase down 156 against the Gujarat Titans to lift their second consecutive title.
• The veteran batter remained unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls as RCB secured a five-wicket win in Ahmedabad.
• During the final stages of the game, Kohli was seen struggling while running, but was able to finish the game off in style.
• Sources told India Today that Kohli got injured during the final and scans have revealed a distal semimembranosus tendon tear.