Jaipur, November 12, 2025 — Former India captain Rohit Sharma is expected to return to domestic one-day cricket, with reports indicating his participation in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 season for Mumbai. The development comes amid the BCCI’s directive that senior players must feature in domestic one-day tournaments to remain eligible for national selection in ODIs.
Rohit, who retired from Test and T20 International cricket after the 2024–25 season, has already communicated his availability to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). He has been training at Mumbai’s Sharad Pawar Indoor Academy, signalling his readiness for the 50-over domestic campaign.
Mumbai to play all matches in Jaipur
According to the tournament schedule, Mumbai’s group-stage fixtures will all be held in Jaipur, offering Rohit a full run of matches before India’s next ODI assignment against New Zealand in January 2026. The team’s campaign begins in the last week of December, and Rohit is expected to feature in every match, depending on his workload and national commitments.
Rohit Sharma’s Vijay Hazare record
In 24 Vijay Hazare Trophy innings, Rohit Sharma has scored 823 runs at an average of 37.40, including one century and five fifties. His last appearance came during the 2018–19 season’s semi-final, while his previous outings in the competition were in 2017, 2013, and his debut in 2007 — the same year he made his India debut.
The upcoming season will mark his first return to domestic one-day cricket in six years, as the veteran opener aims to regain rhythm and maintain match fitness in line with the board’s expectations.
Context behind the return
The BCCI and selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, have reiterated that senior players must participate in domestic tournaments whenever available. The move ensures regular game time between international series, particularly for those who now represent India in only one format.
With both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli likely to feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the tournament is set to attract unprecedented attention from fans and selectors alike.
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