Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play in Vijay Hazare Trophy? When and where to watch?

The participation of Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, running from December 24 to January 8, is eagerly awaited.

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The participation of Indian Cricket superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy remains uncertain, but it is highly anticipated. Scheduled from December 24 to January 8, the domestic one-day tournament could see both players back in action after their retirements from Test and T20I cricket. Reports suggest that Kohli and Rohit may each feature in a few matches during the tournament to stay fit and in touch.

Kohli to play for Delhi, Rohit for Mumbai

Virat Kohli will represent Delhi, which is based in Bengaluru, for this tournament. Delhi is set to play seven matches, including two at the prestigious M Chinnaswamy Stadium and five at the Alur ground.

After a return to the Ranji Trophy last season, which saw a record crowd at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi, Kohli’s return for a domestic game, that too in Bengaluru, can be a crowd puller as well.

Rohit Sharma's Mumbai side will have all their fixtures in Jaipur. Rohit last appeared in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in the 2018/19 season semi-final, marking only his second participation following appearances in 2017 and 2013. H

He initially debuted in this tournament in 2007, shortly before his international debut for India.

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In contrast, Virat Kohli’s last Vijay Hazare Trophy appearance dates back further to 2010, and his debut likewise occurred just months before his 2008 international debut.

Kohli has delivered impressive performances in the tournament, scoring 819 runs in 13 innings at an average of 68.25, with four centuries and three half-centuries.

Rohit Sharma has played 24 innings in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 823 runs at an average of 37.40, including one century and five fifties.

Both players are expected to play about three matches each in this edition, offering fans a rare and exciting opportunity to watch these icons compete in domestic cricket.

Delhi Schedule (Virat Kohli's Team)

Mumbai Schedule (Rohit Sharma's Team)

Where to watch the Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Although BCCI has not confirmed streaming details for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the chances are that if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play, the matches will be streamed LIVE on JioHotstar app and website, accessible via OTTplay Premium.

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