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Virat Kohli road to 2027 ODI World Cup begins with the Vijay Hazare Trophy return
Star Indian player and one of the greatest batters Virat Kohli is all set to make his return in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Last Updated on - December 3, 2025 9:13 AM IST
Indian superstar Virat Kohli on Tuesday confirmed his availability to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy beginning on December 24, DDCA president Rohan Jaitley told PTI.
Kohli, now a one format player, is currently busy with the ODI series against South Africa. Kohli is returning to the Hazare Trophy for the first time since appearing against Services in February 2010.
The 37-year-old racked up his 52nd ODI hundred in the series opener at Ranchi, showing he remains sharp as ever despite playing just one version of the game.
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Kohli retired from Tests earlier this year, while his last T20 International coincided with India’s triumph in the 2024 World Cup in Barbados.
“He has confirmed his availability to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. How many games he will feature in, that is not clear yet. Obviously, him being around will be a massive boost to the Delhi dressing room,” Jaitley told PTI.
Delhi open their Vijay Hazare campaign against Andhra in Bengaluru on December 24. In total, they will play six games. Delhi are placed in Group D along with Andhra, Gujarat, Saurashtra, Odisha, Services, Railways and Haryana.
(With PTI Inputs)