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After 15 years, Virat Kohli is set to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. He will represent Delhi in the first two matches of the tournament. This comes after the BCCI asked all Indian players to participate in domestic tournaments. Following the board’s instruction, Kohli agreed to play. For big stars like Kohli and Rohit Sharma, this is a special moment.
Will Virat Kohli Be Delhi’s Captain?
Many fans are wondering if Kohli will captain Delhi. The answer is no. Rishabh Pant will lead the team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Other notable players in the Delhi squad include Nitish Rana, Ishant Sharma, Navdeep Saini, and young talents like Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya.
Matches Virat Kohli Will Play
The tournament starts on December 24. Kohli is expected to play in the first two matches:
- December 24: Delhi vs Andhra Pradesh
- December 26: Delhi vs Gujarat
Fans are excited to see Kohli back in action in domestic cricket.
Delhi Squad for the First Two Matches in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
- Captain: Rishabh Pant
- Vice-Captain: Ayush Badoni
- Players: Virat Kohli, Arpit Rana, Yash Dhull, Sarthak Ranjan, Priyansh Arya, Tejasvi Singh (wk), Nitish Rana, Hrithik Shokeen, Harsh Tyagi, Simarjeet Singh, Prince Yadav, Divij Mehra, Ayush Doseja, Vaibhav Kandpal, Rohan Rana, Ishant Sharma, Navdeep Saini
- Standby Wicketkeeper: Anuj Rawat
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Virat Kohli’s Vijay Hazare Trophy Record
Kohli has a strong record in this tournament. In 14 matches, he scored 819 runs with an average of 68.25 and a strike rate of 106.08. He has made 4 centuries and 3 fifties. His last Vijay Hazare Trophy appearance was in the 2009-10 season, where he scored 229 runs in 5 innings at an average of 45.80 and a strike rate of 102.23.
Kohli’s return will bring experience and excitement to Delhi’s team this season.
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