Will Virat Kohli feature in England ODI series?
What's the story
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is making good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury. The injury had forced him to miss the ongoing ODI series against Afghanistan. However, sources now say that he is likely to return for the upcoming ODI series in England. The 37-year-old has started his rehabilitation and is expected to report at BCCI's Centre of Excellence for fitness assessment and clearance soon.
Recovery status
Kohli's rehabilitation process
A source close to the situation told The Times of India, "Kohli has started his rehabilitation, and his injury is healing quickly." The source further added that if everything goes as planned with his recovery, Kohli could make a comeback for the England series. This comes as a positive update for fans who have been eagerly waiting for the star batter's return to action.
Team selection
Selection committee meeting in next few days
The selection committee meeting to pick India's ODI team for the England tour is due in the next three to four days. This was confirmed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. The three-match ODI series between India and England will be played from July 14-19, across Birmingham, Cardiff, and Lord's. Kohli's absence from the ongoing home ODI series against Afghanistan has been a major talking point in Indian cricket circles.
Career update
Kohli's last competitive appearance
Kohli's last competitive appearance was in the IPL 2026 final for RCB, where they defended their title against Gujarat Titans. The star batter had scored an unbeaten 75 off just 42 balls in that match. Since then, he has been under the care of renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwalla at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, who is also BCCI's consultant orthopedic surgeon.