Virat Kohli: Big blow to Team India; Will King Kohli miss the England series after Afghanistan? Excited by the report

• Concern for Team India
• Will Virat Kohli miss the England series too?
• Injured in IPL final

Fans were disappointed when Indian cricket team’s star batsman Virat Kohli was ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan. But now another news has raised the concern of Team India. According to reports, Kohli is likely to miss the upcoming ODI series against England. Kohli has been ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury suffered during the IPL 2026 final. Now the injury is said to be more serious. According to reports, the injury could keep him out for at least six weeks.

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A six-week break is advised

According to the information received, Kohli consulted an orthopedic specialist in Mumbai regarding his injury. Dinshaw Pardiwala has been consulted. Although surgery is not required, a full fit can take up to six weeks. During this time he reached the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bangalore for rehab, and recovery will take approximately six weeks.’ Therefore, his participation in the ODI series against England starting from July 14 is considered difficult. The three-match ODI series against England begins on July 14 in Birmingham.

Injured in IPL final

In the final match of IPL 2026 against Gujarat Titans held at Ahmedabad, Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 runs. But during the game it was seen that he was feeling trouble in his leg. Although initially thought to be a simple strain, an MRI scan revealed a ruptured hamstring tendon.

A chance for Rituraj Gaikwad to replace Kohli?

Virat Kohli is one of the most experienced batsmen in the team. In his absence, the responsibility of the middle order will fall on the young players. Discussions have started that Rituraj Gaikwad may get a chance to replace Kohli. Gaikwad was included in the India ‘A’ squad after Rian Parag was injured during the IPL and has been named in the squad by the selectors. So it will be important to see who gets a place in the squad for the ODI series against Afghanistan.

Rohit Sharma will undergo a fitness test

Rohit Sharma will also undergo a fitness test before the ODI series against Afghanistan. He is likely to appear at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bangalore on June 8 for the Test. Although Rohit has been included in the squad for the series against Afghanistan, his participation will depend entirely on the results of the fitness test. Rohit Sharma suffered a hamstring injury during IPL 2026, which kept him out of several matches for Mumbai Indians.

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