Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play Vijay Hazare Trophy: In what looks like a fresh push to strengthen domestic cricket, the BCCI has reportedly asked senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to make themselves available for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. The move signals the board’s clear intention, India’s top players should stay connected to the domestic circuit and get more game time outside international fixtures.
According to reports, both Rohit and Kohli have been informed about the expectation and are likely to turn up for their respective state sides (Delhi and Mumbai). With the Indian team’s schedule constantly packed, it’s rare to see big names feature in domestic tournaments, so this request from the board has naturally caught attention.
🚨 KOHLI IN VIJAY HAZARE TROPHY. 🚨
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 2, 2025
– Virat Kohli has informed DDCA that he’ll be available to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi. (Abhishek Tripathi). pic.twitter.com/sCoCjxcvrw
BCCI pushes seniors for domestic competition
The idea isn’t new. The BCCI has been looking to ensure that players, especially all-format stars, don’t rely solely on international matches and the IPL for their rhythm and form. Domestic events like the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Ranji Trophy have always been considered the backbone of Indian cricket, and the presence of senior players can only raise the quality and visibility of the tournaments.
For fans, the possibility of seeing Rohit and Kohli in domestic colours is exciting. For young players sharing the dressing room with them, it’s an invaluable chance to learn from two of the best in the world.
More updates are expected soon as the board finalizes squads and availability, but for now, it seems clear, India’s biggest cricketing icons are set to return to the domestic grind.
