Indian cricket supporters were set to witness a commendable and rare sight as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma agreed to feature for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 season as well. Based on a BCCI order which states that centrally contracted players should remain active through domestic cricket, both Virat and Rohit agreed to feature for their respective side on the first day of the tournament on the 24th of December 2025.
It does not happen very often that the supporters get to witness the best from the Indian players in domestic whites, and their advent has resulted in automatically raising the level of the competition. The budding cricketers get immense exposure by competing alongside the likes of Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The supporters are a reminder that domestic cricket retains equal significance within Indian cricket.
What’s next for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma?
Both Kohli and Rohit are likely to make an appearance in at least the initial two matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Thereafter, both will shift their attention to international matches as the Indian team is set to host New Zealand in an ODI series in the coming January. Playing domestic matches would prove to be excellent pre-season practice for both of them, especially after quite an eventful international season.
| Player | Team | Next Match | Date and Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Delhi | vs Gujarat | Dec 26, 2025 (9:00 AM) | CoE, Bengaluru |
| Rohit Sharma | Mumbai | vs Uttarakhand | Dec 26, 2025 (9:00 AM) | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
Where can fans watch Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in action?
Not all local games are being shown on TV, but there is a means to monitor Kohli and Rohit’s action. Scoring and highlights will be shown on the BCCI official website and app, making sure that no important piece is missed. Furthermore, some of the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches will be live on JioCinema and Star Sports.
