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The Delhi squad will face Andhra and Gujarat in their first two Elite Group D matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Delhi will welcome Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, as the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) released the list of players who could feature in the one-day competition. With Kohli’s availability already confirmed this month and Pant also joining, their presence will strengthen Delhi’s batting lineup, especially with the BCCI’s new rule requiring contracted players to participate in domestic cricket when not involved in international duties.
The Delhi squad will face Andhra and Gujarat in their first two Elite Group D matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the same venue where Virat Kohli plays for RCB in the IPL. The remaining five games will be held at Alur Cricket Ground, located on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
Kohli, who was named Player of the Series in India’s 2-1 ODI win against South Africa, is in good form, while Pant, who remained on the sidelines during the recent 50-over series, will be keen to get back to playing. The pair will be available for Delhi until India’s ODI series against New Zealand from January 11-17, 2026.
A meeting of the senior men’s selection committee, which included selectors Yashpal Singh, Manu Nayar, K. Bhaskar Pillai, head coach Sarandeep Singh, CAC Chairman Vijay Dahiya, and Secretary Ashok Sharma, finalized the list of probables. This includes players who participated in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where Delhi, led by Nitish Rana, finished third in Group D with 16 points, failing to qualify for the knockout rounds.
An additional list of 50 potential players has also been announced.
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