IND vs AFG 2026: 3 players who can replace injured Virat Kohli in ODI squad
Kohli has reportedly been ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury.
2. Rajat Patidar
It may come as extremely surprising, but Rajat Patidar has been a consistent performer for Madhya Pradesh and RCB over the last couple of seasons. He has also been a key contributor to the success of different sides he has represented in the domestic circuit, and as a result, the selectors may want to give Patidar a taste of the set-up once again after his only appearance versus South Africa in December 2023.
Patida is a lethal batting option and has scored a truckload of runs over the last couple of seasons in red-ball as well as white-ball cricket to demonstrate his versatility and potential as an all-format player for the national side. If the selectors are keen on giving another opportunity to the Madhya Pradesh cricketer, he will be looking to hop onto it with both hands.
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