US EditionBIG warning to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma ahead of ODI series against South Africa, BCCI says 'they will have to...'
The BCCI mandates Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to participate in domestic cricket like the Vijay Hazare Trophy to stay match-fit for upcoming ODI series, officials said.
- In a clear directive from the board, BCCI told Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma they must play domestic cricket to remain eligible for India, conveyed as `Play domestic One-Dayers to play for India.`
- Selectors noted the players' changed formats as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from Tests and T20Is but continued in One-Day Internationals, starring in the Australia ODI series with Kohli scoring an unbeaten 87 and Rohit hitting a hundred.
- Availability details show Rohit Sharma will play the Vijay Hazare Trophy and may join the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy from November 26 to December 18, training at Sharad Pawar Indoor Academy, Mumbai.
- From November 30, India begin the three-match ODI series vs South Africa and then face New Zealand in January 2026, compressing domestic windows while Virat Kohli's availability remains unclear due to his London residence.
- Despite the directive, selectors say longer-term plans extend to 2027 but assessments will follow once Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma resume domestic cricket.
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After retiring from Test and T20 cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's place in Team India will now depend on their performances on their home grounds. The BCCI has given both senior players a clear message: if they want to remain in the ODI team, they must play domestic cricket.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma likely to play Vijay Hazare Trophy after BCCI's clear message: Report
"Play domestic One-Dayers to play for India." This is the clear message from the BCCI to India's superstar players, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are active only in the ODI format now. The duo featured in the ODI series against Australia last month, where Rohit won the player of the series award while Kohli displayed good form in the final game with an unbeaten half-century after registering two consecutive ducks. They will be next taking th…
BIG warning to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma ahead of ODI series against South Africa, BCCI says 'they will have to...'
The duo will most likely participate in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled to start from December 3, and will probably only be seen again in India colours in January 2026, when the Men in Blue host New Zealand for ODIs from the 11th of the month.
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BCCI Tells Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Told To Play Domestic Cricket. Hitman Clears His Stance
Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have reportedly been asked by the BCCI to restart playing domestic cricket if they are to be considered for ODI selection.
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