BCCI Directs Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli To Play Domestic Tournaments Or Risk ODI Exclusion
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in domestic one-day tournaments such as the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
The BCCI claims it mandated the senior players to play to stay fit and support grassroots cricket. The Cricket Board further warned that failure to comply with the direction might potentially bar them from the national ODI squad ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
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Rohit Sharma has confirmed his availability for the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting late December 2025 and possibly the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 event. Notably, Virat Kohli’s participation remains unconfirmed.
This policy, conveyed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir, aims to revitalize the 50-over format amid a sparse international ODI calendar.
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