New Delhi: Virat Kohli India is likely to miss the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury. Although the exact recovery timeline is unclear, the former India captain is expected to be unavailable for the series. It has been reliably learned that Kohli is holidaying in Europe after winning the IPL with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).Kohli was in great form in the tournament – ​​scoring 675 runs at an average of 56.25, hitting one hundred and five fifties – and top-scored with an unbeaten 75 in the title clash against Gujarat Titans. He felt discomfort in his right hamstring while batting on 31 May and that area was extensively taped before resuming his innings.Meanwhile, uncertainty continues over Rohit Sharma’s participation. The former India captain is yet to report to the BCCI Center of Excellence (CoE) for fitness assessment and clearance, putting his availability in doubt. Rohit and Hardik Pandya were selected in the squad based on fitness clearance and while the all-rounder has checked in, the former captain is yet to reach Bengaluru.It is worth noting that the men’s senior selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, had considered resting the two stalwarts for the three matches, but they were included due to a late change of heart.The selectors and team management had suggested trying Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order along with Shubman Gill but Rohit managed to retain his place.

Interestingly, both the players are suffering from hamstring problem, which may leave two vacancies in the team. With Virat completely out and Rohit yet to get the nod, Jaiswal may be a late inclusion in the squad and the selectors may also consider including Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal or Tilak Verma in the middle-order.A decision is expected in the coming days as key decision-makers meet on June 6 to choose the squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of Ireland and England.

IND vs AFG ODI Series Schedule

1st ODI: June 14, 2026 – Dharamshala – 1:30 PM IST2nd ODI: June 17, 2026 – Lucknow – 1:30 PM IST3rd ODI: June 20, 2026 – Chennai – 1:30 PM IST