Archive · 15 Dec 2025
BCCI Mandates Hazare Trophy for India Players
The BCCI has said that all Indian cricket team players must play in at least two matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which starts on December 24.
This is to help players stay sharp for upcoming international games.
Most senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play, except Shreyas Iyer who is injured.
Jasprit Bumrah might miss some games because a family member is sick.
The squads for the T20 World Cup and the series against New Zealand will be announced together in January.
Additionally, Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining T20Is against South Africa due to illness and has been replaced by Shahbaz Ahmed.
BCCI mandates all current Indian national team players to play at least two matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting December 24.
Veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with other senior players, are required to participate.
Shreyas Iyer is exempt due to fitness issues, while Jasprit Bumrah may miss games due to a family emergency.
The squad for the T20 World Cup and the New Zealand series will be announced together in January.
Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining T20Is against South Africa due to illness and replaced by Shahbaz Ahmed.
- Who
- All current Indian national cricket team players, including veterans like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
- What
- Mandate to play at least two matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with Axar Patel ruled out of remaining T20Is
- When
- Starting December 24, with squad announcements in January
- Where
- India (domestic cricket and international series)
- Why
- To emphasize domestic cricket and ensure player readiness for international matches, while addressing player fitness and availability
Domestic Cricket Importance
Player Fitness and Availability
Mandate Enforcement
Domestic Cricket Importance
BCCI emphasizes the importance of domestic cricket by mandating players to participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Player Fitness and Availability
Player fitness and personal emergencies, like Shreyas Iyer's injury and Jasprit Bumrah's family emergency, are considered for exemptions.
- Mandate
- All current national team players must play at least two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches
- Tournament Start Date
- December 24
- Exemption Condition
- Only if declared unfit by the Centre of Excellence
- Senior Players Involved
- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav
- Exempted Player
- Shreyas Iyer (due to fitness issues)
- Bumrah's Absence Reason
- Close family member hospitalized
- Squad Announcement
- T20 World Cup and New Zealand series squads to be announced together in January
- Axar Patel
- Rulled out of remaining T20Is due to illness, replaced by Shahbaz Ahmed
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- 31-year-old all-rounder included in the squad for his promising performances in domestic cricket
Sources
Not just Ro-Ko, compulsory for all current India players to play 2 Hazare games: BCCI
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