India, June 6 -- Team India's batting stalwart has officially been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, beginning on June 13 in Dharamshala, owing to the hamstring tear. Contrary to earlier reports, Ruturaj Gaikwad has not been named as a replacement for Kohli but Yashasvi Jaiswal will join the ODI squad.

When did Virat Kohli pick up the hamstring injury?

The right-handed batter sustained the hamstring injury while batting in the IPL 2026 final for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Due to the heat in Ahmedabad, the veteran cricketer started feeling his hamstring midway through his innings. But Kohli ensured to continue to bat on hi...