India, June 12 -- Virat Kohli's hamstring injury has handed India an unexpected selection dilemma ahead of the ODI series against Afghanistan. With preparations for the upcoming ODI World Cup gathering pace, the team management is keen to settle on a preferred combination, making Kohli's absence a significant setback. The former captain has been one of India's most reliable performers in white-ball cricket and has repeatedly spoken about his ambition to feature in the next World Cup in South Africa.

In his absence, the selectors have drafted in Yashasvi Jaiswal, offering the young left-hander another opportunity in the 50-over format. However, India are not short of alternatives for the crucial No. 3 position. Both Ishan Kishan and KL Ra...