Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Kohli and Pant to Play Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, two famous Indian cricket players, will play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi.
This is a big cricket tournament for states in India.
Kohli hasn't played in this tournament since 2010, and Pant hasn't played since 2018.
Both players are really good at batting and have scored lots of runs in their careers.
The matches will be in Karnataka.
Kohli is known for his great performances in cricket and has been doing well in recent matches.
Pant is returning to competitive cricket after an injury.
They will play in this tournament before India's ODI series against New Zealand.
Some people think they should play to stay in form, while others believe it might disrupt their training and comfort zone.
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi starting December 24.
This will be Kohli's first appearance in the tournament since 2010 and Pant's since 2018.
All Delhi's group stage matches will be held in Karnataka.
Kohli has scored 15,832 runs in List A cricket with 56 centuries, while Pant has scored 531 runs in 19 matches.
Both players have been in good form in ODIs, with Kohli scoring 484 runs in 11 matches this year and Pant accumulating 871 runs in 31 matches.
- Who
- Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant
- What
- Playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi
- When
- Starting December 24
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To represent Delhi in the domestic cricket tournament and maintain form
Kohli Should Play
Kohli Should Not Play
Tournament Participation
Kohli Should Play
Kohli should play to represent Delhi and maintain his form.
Kohli Should Not Play
Kohli should not play as it disrupts his training and comfort zone.
Performance Impact
Kohli Should Play
Playing in the tournament will help him stay in form for international matches.
Kohli Should Not Play
Forcing him to play might negatively impact his performance and mental state.
BCCI's Role
Kohli Should Play
BCCI's decision to have him play is beneficial for his career and the team.
Kohli Should Not Play
BCCI is overreaching by compelling senior players to participate in domestic tournaments.
- Player
- Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant
- Tournament
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Team
- Delhi
- Start Date
- December 24
- Kohli's Last Appearance
- 2010
- Pant's Last Appearance
- 2018
- Kohli's List A Runs
- 15,832
- Kohli's List A Average
- 56.94
- Kohli's Centuries
- 56
- Pant's List A Matches
- 19
- Pant's List A Runs
- 531
- Pant's List A Average
- 27.83
- Pant's ODI Matches
- 31
- Pant's ODI Runs
- 871
- Pant's ODI Average
- 28.46
- Host State
- Karnataka
- Kohli's ODI Matches
- 300+
- Kohli's ODI Runs
- 14,390
- Kohli's ODI Average
- 58.02
- Kohli's Recent ODI Century
- 52nd ODI century (135 off 120 balls)
Sources
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