India will face Afghanistan in the first ODI at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Saturday, June 13. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested, while Virat Kohli was ruled out after suffering an injury during the IPL 2026 final. The series is the first-ever bilateral ODI series between the two nations.
"I didn't even notice that. It just shows that I don't think there's any issue. He's passed all his fitness tests. He's cleared and ready to go. Obviously, the balls are coming at high speeds and you want to protect yourself, even if there's a slight niggle. But I can assure you there's nothing wrong. Rohit is moving well and training well. So excited to see him go."
The Calmness He Brings to the Dressing Room Is Always a Positive - Morne Morkel on Rohit Sharma
Morne Morkel praised Rohit Sharma's leadership and experience ahead of the ODI series against Afghanistan. The India bowling coach said Rohit's presence brings calmness to the dressing room and provides valuable guidance to the squad.
Rohit last played ODI cricket for India during the home series against New Zealand in January 2026. The opener scored 61 runs in three matches at an average of 20.33 and a strike rate of 76.25.
India's Road to the 2027 ODI World Cup Begins With Afghanistan Series
India will begin the series without several senior players. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested to manage his workload, while Virat Kohli is unavailable after suffering an injury during the IPL 2026 final. Their absence will allow the team to test other options and evaluate bench strength.
There were also concerns over Rohit Sharma's fitness after he suffered a hamstring injury during IPL 2026. However, the veteran opener passed all BCCI fitness tests and joined the squad ahead of the series. Rohit is fully fit, training well, and ready to return to action.
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