NEW DELHI, June 4: India batting star Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after sustaining a hamstring injury, the BCCI confirmed on Thursday.
The series is scheduled to begin on June 13 in Dharamsala.
“He is out of the ODI series due to a hamstring injury,” a BCCI official said.
Kohli, widely regarded for his exceptional fitness even at 37, was in outstanding form during the recently concluded Indian Premier League. He played a pivotal role in guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a second consecutive title and scored the winning runs in the final against Gujarat Titans.
His absence is expected to diminish some of the excitement surrounding the ODI series, as the former India captain remains one of cricket’s biggest attractions despite now featuring in only one international format.
Meanwhile, the availability of Rohit Sharma for the entire series remains uncertain. He was included in the squad subject to fitness after a hamstring issue limited his participation during the IPL season.
