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WATCH: Virat Kohli Reports To BCCI CoE For Fitness Test; Will He Play In England ODIs?
Prateek Thakur | June 22, 2026 9:11 PM CST

IPL 2026 Final Disturbs National Duties

The problematic muscular issue initially surfaced during the concluding match of the recent domestic season. The veteran opener apparently sustained a distal semimembranosus tendon tear whilst compiling a crucial half-century for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Despite playing through intense physical discomfort to secure consecutive league titles, the subsequent medical reality forced him to miss the international assignment against Afghanistan. Young left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal joined the squad as his temporary replacement player.

The legendary figure remains an indispensable asset for the strategic layout of the national team. His exceptional competitive record on foreign surfaces offers vital stability to an otherwise developing top-order batting unit.

Proving Sensational Domestic Form For Clearance

Before encountering the unfortunate physical setback, the master batsman demonstrated sublime form throughout his competitive matches. He concluded his domestic campaign with an extraordinary aggregate of 675 runs across sixteen completed innings.

His last active international appearance in the fifty-over format similarly yielded spectacular individual returns. The prolific accumulator registered consecutive centuries against New Zealand, highlighting his continued dominance within the longer white-ball format.

Should the veteran fail to achieve optimal fitness metrics during the current testing window, management must name an alternative. The cricket community now awaits official confirmation from the medical panel regarding his availability.


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