Indian legend Rohit Sharma is back to his best after making a comeback to international cricket after a six-month exile. However, despite his fine form, the BCCI has urged the veteran cricketer to feature in domestic ODI matches to keep his hopes alive for the 2027 ICC World Cup.
Rohit Sharma, the former Indian captain, announced his retirement from T20Is and Tests and only continues to play the longer format of white-ball cricket. He and Indian legend Virat Kohli made a comeback during their tour of Australia.
The two legends of the game probably played for the last time on Australian soil, and Rohit Sharma made the moment memorable. He played a stunning series; after a slow start. He returned with a half-century in the second match and finished with a century at the SCG.
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Rohit Sharma announces availability of Vijay Hazare Trophy
Indian veteran and current third highest Indian run-getter in the 50-over format, Rohit Sharma, showed some serious determination with the bat. He first lost 11 kg and Rohit Sharma looked fitter than before.
Rohit has amassed nearly 350 runs in the last 6 innings with three half-centuries and a century to his name; However, the Indian selectors and head coach have been adamant about his participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in order to maintain the smoothness of his innings till the World Cup.
Rohit also agreed to the terms and announced his availability for the Mumbai team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Rohit Sharma will play 2 matches for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, as reported by the Indian Express.
The matches will take place against Sikkim on December 24 and against Uttarakhand on December 26.
– December 24 against Sikkim.
– December 26 against Uttarakhand.ROHIT SHARMA TO PLAY 2 MATCHES FOR MUMBAI AT VIJAY HAZARE TROPHY. [The Indian Express] pic.twitter.com/Y7m4xsffZh
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Rohit will next play for India in the ODI series against New Zealand
Rohit, who contributed to India’s recent victory against South Africa, scored 146 runs in the series and averaged around 48, with two half-centuries in the series. He has been part of two-century partnerships, one alongside Virat Kohli and the other with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Rohit Sharma returns for India in the ODI series against New Zealand. The Black Caps will return to India ahead of the T20 World Cup, primarily to play the shortest format of the game; however, from Rohit and Virat’s point of view, three more matches will be an opportunity for them to strengthen their place in the Indian XI for the 2027 ICC World Cup.
Virat Kohli will make his much-awaited A-list return for Delhi
Virat Kohli, the true veteran of the format, has been backed by Indian players as well as cricketing greats to be a contender to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries, despite playing in only one format.
While Kohli’s fitness or form can never come under scrutiny, his increasing age is a factor that poses a threat to his ICC World Cup plans. Kohli has also been asked to make a comeback to domestic cricket, as the veteran returns to play for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
He will feature in the VHT matches ahead of India’s series against New Zealand, which begins on January 11. Virat, who now resides in London, is currently in India since returning for the South Africa tour, showing his clear intention to play the domestic 50 over tournament.
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