Goa, June 5 -- Star batter sidelined after sustaining a hamstring injury following IPL 2026 triumph; experts outline possible recovery periods based on severity.

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan after suffering a hamstring injury, according to reports. A source from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development, stating that Kohli will miss the series due to the injury.

The setback comes shortly after Kohli played a crucial role in helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, where he struck the winning runs.

Hamstring injuries are among the most common muscle-related injuries in sports, particu...