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Rishabh Pant Returns: How His Vijay Hazare Comeback Boosts Delhi

Rishabh Pant is making a welcome return to Delhi's squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. His experience and explosive batting will be a huge asset for the team. In a double boost, Virat Kohli is also set to feature, potentially playing his first match in the tournament in over a decade. This star power significantly strengthens Delhi's prospects for the domestic season.

Key Points: Rishabh Pant Returns to Delhi for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

  • Pant last played List-A cricket for Delhi in 2018, scoring 531 runs in 19 matches
  • Virat Kohli is also set to feature, marking his first Vijay Hazare appearance since 2010
  • Pant brings significant ODI experience with 871 runs from 31 matches for India
  • Delhi's group stage matches conclude before the India-New Zealand ODI series begins
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Pant boost for Delhi as keeper-batter returns for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rishabh Pant confirms his return to Delhi for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, providing a major boost alongside Virat Kohli's potential comeback.

"His return is expected to provide a major boost to Delhi's campaign in the upcoming domestic season. - Article Source"

New Delhi, December 3

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is set to feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, as he confirmed his availability to the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), as per sources.

Pant, who has represented Delhi in List-A cricket since 2015, last played the format for them in 2018. During that period, he appeared in 19 matches and scored 531 runs, which included one century and two half-centuries, with a strike rate of 109.48.

For India, Pant has featured in 31 ODIs, contributing 871 runs, including a century and five fifties.

His return is expected to provide a major boost to Delhi's campaign in the upcoming domestic season. Along with Pant, Indian batting icon Virat Kohli will also be featuring in the upcoming edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting from December 24, as per sources.

The 37-year-old veteran, now an ODI-only batter following his Test retirement in May this year and T20I retirement following the T20 World Cup triumph last year, has confirmed his availability to the Delhi and District Cricket Association, as per sources.

If Virat once again dons the coloured clothing of Delhi, it would be his first Vijay Hazare Trophy appearance since 2010, when he scored 229 runs in five matches at an average of 45.80, with two half-centuries. All of Delhi's group stage matches will conclude by January 8, three days before the first ODI between India and New Zealand from January 11 at Vadodara. Virat will play Vijay Hazare Trophy matches in Karnataka, with his home state getting no Delhi fixtures at all.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Great to see senior players like Virat Kohli still committed to domestic cricket. It sets a wonderful example for the younger generation. The Vijay Hazare Trophy just got a lot more exciting!
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Priya S
While it's exciting, I hope the selectors manage Pant's workload carefully. He's coming back from a long break and is crucial for India's future. Delhi's campaign is important, but his long-term fitness is paramount.
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Vikram M
Pant and Kohli in the same Delhi team? Wah! This is like a dream combo for domestic cricket fans. The ticket sales for Delhi's matches in Karnataka will go through the roof. 🎟️
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Rohit P
A bit disappointed that Delhi isn't getting any home games with these stars. All matches in Karnataka? Feels unfair to the local fans in Delhi who would love to see them play live.
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Karthik V
This is the perfect platform for Pant to get back into rhythm before the international season. His strike rate of 109 in List A is seriously good. Delhi's middle order looks solid now.

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