Vijay Hazare Trophy: India’s batting mogul Virat Kohli is likely to feature in one final match for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, facing Railways on January 6 at the KSCA ground in Alur, according to a Cricbuzz report.
Delhi currently tops Group D with two wins, and Kohli’s participation will likely bolster their chances. Upon his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy recently, Kohli has had an impressive impact on Delhi, scoring a blistering century against Andhra and a half-century against Gujarat.
Participating in the domestic game will provide him with a valuable opportunity to fine-tune his skills ahead of India’s ODI series against New Zealand.
Having retired from Tests and T20Is, Kohli’s two 50-over outings have given him much-needed game time to prepare for the New Zealand series after playing against South Africa in ODIs.
Kohli made a spectacular comeback to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years, steering Delhi to a thrilling four-wicket win over Andhra Pradesh with a deft 131 off 101 balls, decorated with 14 fours and three sixes.
India’s ODI series against New Zealand will start on January 11 in Vadodara, with the squad gathering on January 7. The three-match series will see action in Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore, with matches scheduled for January 11, 14, and 18, respectively.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma’s campaign in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has concluded, with the Mumbai Cricket Association confirming his domestic duties are over for the season. The veteran opener played two matches for Mumbai, showcasing his flair with a match-winning 155 against Sikkim.
The stalwarts of Indian cricket, Kohli and Rohit, were noticeably absent in the third round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, as Delhi took on Saurashtra and Mumbai faced Chhattisgarh on 29 December.