Overview
- Board and team management have told Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli they must play domestic one-day cricket to remain in ODI contention, according to multiple reports.
- Several outlets reported Rohit informed the Mumbai Cricket Association he would play the Vijay Hazare Trophy and even offered to feature in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20.
- A senior MCA official told PTI that no formal communication from Rohit has been received, contradicting reports of his confirmation.
- Virat Kohli has not yet confirmed participation to the Delhi & District Cricket Association, leaving his Vijay Hazare status unclear.
- The Vijay Hazare Trophy is slated to start in late December, and selectors have signalled they want a few appearances to gauge fitness before January’s New Zealand ODIs.