Indian legend Rohit Sharma is back to his best form after returning to international cricket after six months in exile. However, despite his stellar form, the BCCI has urged the veteran cricketer to play in the domestic ODI matches to keep his hopes alive for the ICC World Cup 2027.
Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20Is and Tests and continues to play only the longer formats of white-ball cricket. He made a comeback on the Australia tour with Indian legend Virat Kohli.
The two legends of the game probably played for the last time on Australian soil and Rohit Sharma made it a memorable one. He played a great series; After a slow start. He came back with a half-century in the second game and finished with a century at the SCG.
Rohit Sharma announces availability of Vijay Hazare Trophy
Indian legend and current third-highest run-scorer for India in the 50-over format, Rohit Sharma has shown serious commitment with the bat. First of all he lost 11 kg weight and Rohit Sharma looked fitter than before.
Rohit scored almost 350 runs in the last 6 innings with three half-centuries and one century; However, the Indian selectors and head coach are adamant on his participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy to maintain the fluidity of his innings till the World Cup.
Rohit also agreed to the terms and announced his availability to play for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. According to the report of Indian Express, Rohit Sharma will play 2 matches for Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy.
There will be matches against Sikkim on 24th December and Uttarakhand on 26th December.
– 24 December vs Sikkim.
– 26 December vs Uttarakhand.Rohit Sharma will play 2 matches for Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy. [The Indian Express] pic.twitter.com/Y7m4xsffZh
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Rohit will next play for India in the ODI series against New Zealand.
Rohit, who has been instrumental in India’s recent win over the South African team, scored 146 runs in the series at an average of almost 48, along with two half-centuries in the series. He was a part of two century partnerships, one with Virat Kohli and the other with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Rohit Sharma has returned for India in the ODI series against New Zealand. The Black Caps will return to India ahead of the T20 World Cup, primarily to play the shortest format of the game; However, from Rohit and Virat’s point of view, the other three matches will be an opportunity for them to cement their places in India’s playing XI for the ICC World Cup 2027.
Virat Kohli to make long-awaited List-A comeback for Delhi
A true veteran of the format, Virat Kohli has been backed by Indian players as well as cricket veterans to be a contender to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries, despite playing in only one format.
While Kohli’s fitness or form can never be put under scrutiny, his advancing age is a factor that poses a threat to his ICC World Cup plans. Kohli has also been instructed to make a comeback in domestic cricket, as the veteran returns to play for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
He will play in the VHT games before India’s series against New Zealand starting on January 11. Virat, who now lives in London, is currently in India after returning from the South Africa tour, indicating his clear intention to play in the 50-over domestic tournament.
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