Kohli played IPL final with hamstring tear, out of ODIs
Virat Kohli batted through a hamstring tear during the IPL final, according to reports. The injury has now ruled him out of the ODI series against Afghanistan.
Kohli’s absence is a blow for India ahead of a busy schedule. His participation in the upcoming tour of England is also in doubt as he recovers.
The star batter played through pain in the final to help his side. Team management is expected to take a cautious approach with his recovery given his importance.
India will hope their most experienced batter recovers in time for the bigger assignments ahead. Hamstring injuries need careful handling to avoid recurrence.
An official update on his fitness is awaited. For now, the team will have to plan without him for the Afghanistan series.
Kohli recently said the 2027 World Cup will be his last tournament. India will want him fully fit for that farewell campaign. Fans have wished him a speedy recovery.
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