Overview:
The current Vijay Hazare Trophy season has seen some big names in action, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli completing their mandatory domestic stints as per BCCI regulations.
Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and KL Rahul are poised to participate in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy matches. The trio will reconnect with their teams before the three-match ODI series against New Zealand beginning January 11.
According to Cricbuzz, Shubman Gill is expected to feature for Punjab in their January 3 clash with Sikkim and January 6 encounter with Goa in Jaipur. Sitting fourth in Group C behind Mumbai, Punjab have claimed two victories from three matches. Following these outings, Gill will join the Indian squad in Baroda on January 7-8 as preparations begin for the first ODI against New Zealand.
Ravindra Jadeja has confirmed to the Saurashtra Cricket Association that he will feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy clashes on January 6 and 8 against Services and Gujarat. The team, competing in Alur, Karnataka, currently sit sixth in their eight-team group with one victory from three outings.
KL Rahul may represent Karnataka in their upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy matches on January 3 and 6 against Tripura and Rajasthan. Karnataka are dominating Group A, winning three consecutive games.
The current Vijay Hazare Trophy season has seen some big names in action, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli completing their mandatory domestic stints as per BCCI regulations. Rishabh Pant, who is playing for Delhi, is set to feature in all the matches.
Virat Kohli will be a part of Delhi’s Playing XI in their January 6 clash against Railways. Meanwhile, Mumbai opener Yashasvi Jaiswal makes his return for the fourth fixture versus Goa after recovering from severe stomach cramps sustained during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 match against Rajasthan.
Jasprit Bumrah is exempted from mandatory domestic duties this season as the BCCI manages his workload carefully.