NewKerala.com

Rohit Sharma Returns: Why His Vijay Hazare Trophy Selection Is a Major Signal

The Mumbai Cricket Association has announced its squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. In a significant move, former India captain Rohit Sharma has been included and is slated to play two matches. All-rounder Shardul Thakur will lead the side, while star batters Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal are not part of the squad. Meanwhile, Delhi's team for the tournament will be captained by Rishabh Pant and features Virat Kohli.

Key Points: Rohit Sharma in Mumbai Squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy Matches

  • Rohit Sharma will play two matches for Mumbai in the domestic 50-over tournament
  • Shardul Thakur to lead the Mumbai side as captain for the campaign
  • Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal are notable omissions from the Mumbai squad
  • Delhi's squad features Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant as captain for the same tournament
2 min read

Rohit Sharma to play two games, MCA announces Mumbai's squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

Rohit Sharma named in Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad for two matches, while Shardul Thakur captains. Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal miss out.

"Rohit Sharma (two matches) - Mumbai Cricket Association squad announcement"

Mumbai, December 19

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced Mumbai's squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 on Friday. Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been included in the Mumbai team and will play two matches in the upcoming white-ball domestic tournament.

All-rounder Shardul Thakur will captain the Mumbai side in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal have not been included in the squad for the upcoming tournament.

The group stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy will be played from December 24 to January 8, 2026. Mumbai have been placed in Elite Group C, alongside Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Himachal, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Goa, and will play their matches in Jaipur, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Mumbai squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy:

Rohit Sharma (two matches), Shardul Thakur (captain), Hardik Tamore (wicketkeeper), Ishan Mulchandani, Shams Mulani, Musheer Khan, Tanush Kotian, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Tushar Deshpande, Sarfaraz Khan, Onkar Tarmale, Siddesh Lad, Sylvester Dsouza, Chinmay Sutarm Sairaj Patil, Akash Anand (wicketkeeper), Suryanash Shedge.

Earlier, the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced their squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Star cricketers Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma and Navdeep Saini will be part of the Delhi Senior Men's team.

Rishabh Pant has been appointed captain of the Delhi side, marking his return to a leadership role in domestic cricket. Ayush Badoni has been named vice-captain of the team.

Senior pacers Ishant Sharma and Navdeep Saini add experience and depth to Delhi's bowling attack. At the same time, the presence of Virat Kohli significantly strengthens the batting line-up and brings invaluable leadership to the dressing room.

Fast bowler Harshit Rana will join the squad once he becomes available. Right now, he is with India's T20I squad, which is competing against South Africa.

Delhi's squad for the first two matches:

Ayush Badoni, Arpit Rana, Yash Dhull, Sarthak Ranjan, Priyansh Arya, Tejasvi Singh, Nitish Rana, Hritik Shokeen, Harsh Tyagi, Simarjeet Singh, Prince Yadav, Divij Mehra, Ayush Doseja, Vaibhav Kandpal, Rohan Rana, Anuj Rawat.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

S
Sarah B
Interesting that Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal are rested. Probably managing workload, which is smart. But Delhi's squad looks absolutely stacked with Kohli and Pant! This Vijay Hazare season is going to be 🔥
P
Priya S
Shardul Thakur as captain is a good move. He's a fighter and leads by example. But honestly, the real story is Delhi. Pant as captain after everything he's been through? Chills. What a comeback story.
R
Rohit P
As a Mumbaikar, I'm a bit disappointed. Why only two games for Rohit? I understand he's a senior player, but if he's fit and available, he should play more. It feels like a token appearance. The fans at the Wankhede deserve to see him lead the side properly.
V
Vikram M
Good to see Sarfaraz Khan's name there. He needs to keep scoring runs in domestic to push for that Test middle-order spot. The competition between Mumbai and Delhi in Group C is going to be epic! Jaipur is in for a treat.
M
Michael C
The scheduling is intense – Dec 24 to Jan 8. Players barely get a break. While it's fantastic for fans to see stars, I hope the BCCI is properly managing their physical and mental health. Non-stop cricket is a concern.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50