Overview

• Tripura has signed Vihari as one of its professionals for 2025–26 on a one-year contract that can be extended by mutual consent.
• The Andhra Cricket Association granted the required No Objection Certificate to complete the inter-state transfer.
• Vihari says he wants opportunities across formats after being told he was not in Andhra's T20 plans, which also led him to skip the Vijay Hazare Trophy last season.
• Tripura officials expect him to take a senior role in the setup, though captaincy has not been assured.
• The switch follows his public dispute with the Andhra association over favouritism and political interference, with Vihari stressing he is focused on domestic contributions rather than an immediate India return.