Published: June 4, 2026 โข 10:31 AM IST ยท Updated: June 4, 2026 โข 2:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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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.