Rohit Sharma Set to Return to This Tournament After 7 Years

Rohit Sharma will be coming back to play for Mumbai in December 2025. He will be marking his return to the team to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This also comes as a necessary directive by the BCCI to have Rohit and Virat available for the 2027 World Cup.

The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 is about to be more intense for the fans. This time, they will be able to witness the same knocks between the teams but with a few add-ons. And these add-ons will be of their favourite players, who remain eager to play for India 

Amidst this, Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he will be playing for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This marks his return to the tournament after 7 years, with his last game for the team coming back in 2018. With Rohit's comeback, the tournament is also expected to have a surge in its viewership.

1. Rohit Returns to VHT

Rohit Sharma, also known as Mumbai Cha Raja, will be coming back to the team in the domestic season. Earlier there were reports that the BCCI will make it necessary for Rohit and Virat to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Now, this has been confirmed, with the BCCI sending them directives about the same.

Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he will be playing for Mumbai in the upcoming tournament. He is likely to be a part of the team for the first few games. Eventually, the ODI series against New Zealand would arrive, bringing in some back to back

It is also being reported that if Rohit Sharma is available and Mumbai qualifies for the knockouts, he will be able to play for Mumbai in the same also. This comes as a happy moment for the Mumbai fans and even the Indian team, watching the Hitman perform for them. However, it has been long since Rohit last played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Rohit Sharma made his last appearance for the team in the knockout games of the 2018 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He played for Mumbai in the quarter final and semi-final clashes of the tournament. But he was not available for the team in the finals, as Mumbai

Things are a lot different this time, as Rohit Sharma prepares for his comeback to this tournament after 7 years. In his last game at the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he was only able to score 17 runs off 24 balls. This time, it will be intense for the fans to see how he performs for the team, in his return to the tournament.

2. Virat's Return Questionable

At the same time, when Rohit Sharma is returning to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, fans are also questioning about Virat Kohli. The directives have been sent to both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as they only play for the team in the ODI format. Rohit Sharma was quick enough to respond for the same and confirmed his for Mumbai.

But the case of Virat Kohli has been complicated a bit. He is currently living in London, and it has created a delay in communication between the BCCI and him. However, it should be noted that Virat Kohli has still not talked with the Delhi Cricket Association about his availability in the .

Still, it remains necessary even for Virat Kohli to mark his comeback to the tournament. When he last played, it was back in 2010, when he was also the captain of the team. Since then, it has been almost 15 years since Virat Kohli has played for Delhi in the 50-over format.