Kohli & Rohit Might Be Forced To Play Vijay Hazare

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-10 06:55:33 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-13 10:45:53

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With the Ranji Trophy being disregarded for the second year in a row, Kohli and Company might be forced to participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy to keep their ODI World Cup spots.

It is evident that BCCI prioritizes white-ball cricket, and as evident from the latest decision to ignore the Ranji Trophy, the longest format of the game is not as important as it used to be. With the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy coming up, seasoned campaigners like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might be compelled to participate even if they are not 100% fit to ensure they don't miss out on valuable ODI wickets ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Both Kohli and Rohit are going through a rough patch in ODIs, and with the World Cup only two years away, they might need as many opportunities as possible to find their form. The last time India won an ICC tournament was in 2013, and the eyes of the entire nation are on the Indian squad to bring it home this time. Regarding the next edition of the ODI World Cup, Kohli and Sharma will be 37 and 40, respectively, and unlikely to be fixtures in the team. These factors combined create enough pressure to force them to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

The BCCI needs to provide its senior players with a manageable schedule that helps them perform well in all formats without burning them out. With the T20 World Cup set to begin in October, it is unlikely that the eyes of the nation will be focused on the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, for Kohli and Rohit, these might be the matches that decide their futures in the ODI squad.

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