IND vs AFG: India got a big shock before the ODI series against Afghanistan, Virat Kohli was out of the entire series.

New Delhi: The Indian cricket team has suffered a big setback before the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Star batsman Virat Kohli is out of the entire series due to hamstring injury. In his absence these players may get a chance.

Virat Kohli’s exit from the series

Virat Kohli will not be able to play in this series after getting injured in the final of IPL 2026. The 37-year-old veteran batsman had scored 75 runs in 42 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final, but suffered a hamstring injury during the match.

There is news quoting BCCI sources that Virat is out of the entire ODI series. However, no official announcement has been made by BCCI yet.

News Alert! Virat Kohli ruled out of ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury: BCCI source. pic.twitter.com/Ouh91Xy08u

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 4, 2026

Young players may get a chance

Due to Virat’s exit, there is a vacancy in the team. There is a possibility of Yashasvi Jaiswal or Rituraj Gaikwad being included in the team. Jaiswal was recently a part of the ODI series against New Zealand but did not get a chance to play. Whereas Gaikwad has performed well in the middle order against South Africa last year.

Doubt over Rohit Sharma’s fitness

Rohit Sharma has also been included in the team on the basis of fitness test. Due to hamstring problem during IPL 2026, his playing the entire series is still in doubt.

Indian ODI team against Afghanistan

Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey.

India-Afghanistan ODI series schedule

1st ODI: June 13, Shimla (Dharamshala) – 1:30 pm
2nd ODI: June 17, Lucknow – 1:30 pm
3rd ODI: June 20, Chennai – 1:30 pm

In the absence of Virat Kohli, the Indian team captained by Shubman Gill will come out with youthful enthusiasm. India is considered to be in a strong position against Afghanistan at home, but the absence of an experienced player like Virat can also prove to be a challenge for the team. Cricket lovers are now waiting for the performance of young players.