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Explained: Why Virat Kohli is not playing the first ODI vs Afghanistan in Dharamsala
Published 12 June 2026 ยท sports
Team India starts its 2027 ODI World Cup journey against Afghanistan. Shubman Gill leads the squad in Dharamsala. Virat Kohli is out with a hamstring
Team India starts its 2027 ODI World Cup journey against Afghanistan. Shubman Gill leads the squad in Dharamsala. Virat Kohli is out with a hamstring injury.
Kohli has been in strong ODI form since 2025. India plays 20 ODIs before the World Cup. The team hopes for Kohli's quick recovery for