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Virat Kohli’s Return to Vijay Hazare Trophy

Virat Kohli is set to make a significant return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy in the 2025/26 season. This marks his comeback to India’s premier domestic 50-over competition after nearly 15 years. The former India captain, who has already stepped away from T20 internationals and Test cricket, plans to use the tournament as preparation for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.

Kohli Joins Delhi Squad

Kohli has been named in Delhi’s squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy and is expected to feature in two matches under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant. His participation aligns with the BCCI’s directive encouraging centrally contracted players to take part in domestic tournaments during available windows.

Kohli’s Impressive Vijay Hazare History

The last time Kohli played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy was back in 2010. In his previous 17 matches for Delhi in the competition, he batted in 16 innings, scoring 910 runs with a remarkable average of 60.66. His tally includes four half-centuries and four centuries, showcasing a strong record in domestic one-day cricket.

Aiming for a Major Milestone

Kohli is on the cusp of achieving another significant milestone, being just one run away from becoming only the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 16,000 runs in List A cricket. To date, he has scored 15,999 runs from 342 List A matches, maintaining an average of 57.34, with 57 centuries and 84 fifties to his name.

Preparations for the New Zealand Series

The Vijay Hazare Trophy will serve as valuable match practice ahead of the New Zealand series, starting on January 11. Kohli enters the tournament in strong form, having registered four fifty-plus scores in his last four ODI appearances, including two back-to-back centuries against South Africa in the first two ODIs, and an unbeaten 65 in the third ODI, which helped India secure the series 2-1.