Overview
- Virat Kohli attended the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Saturday to complete fitness tests required for the three ODIs in England.
- Selectors have kept Kohli in the provisional ODI squad but his participation remains subject to final medical clearance from the CoE medical team.
- Ayush Mhatre, India’s U19 World Cup 2026 winning captain who is rehabbing a hamstring injury at the CoE, posted about an “unforgettable conversation” after meeting Kohli.
- Kohli returns to fitness testing off the back of a strong IPL 2026 season in which he scored 675 runs and won Player of the Match in the final.
- If Kohli is cleared, his availability will affect India’s opening batting plans for the July England tour and selectors will monitor his workload and hamstring recovery closely.