Overview

• Tripura Cricket Association confirmed Vihari as one of its professional signings on a one-year contract with an option to extend by mutual consent.
• The Andhra Cricket Association granted the No Objection Certificate enabling his inter-state move.
• Team officials expect him to take a senior role in the setup, though no captaincy decision has been announced.
• Vihari said Andhra’s T20 plans for younger players led him to skip last season’s Vijay Hazare Trophy and seek opportunities across formats.
• The 31-year-old, who last played a Test for India in 2022, brings 9,500-plus first-class runs as Tripura prepares for Elite-division competitions.