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Delhi Coach Says He Would Welcome Kohli to Vijay Hazare Trophy
Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya says he would welcome Virat Kohli if the batter wants to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Kohli has not confirmed that he will join Delhi for the tournament.
He played two matches for Delhi last season, scoring 131 and 77.
The tournament starts on December 14, while Kohli is scheduled to play in India's three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka on December 13, 16 and 19.
Those commitments mean he will miss Delhi's first three matches against Goa, Punjab and Rajasthan.
He could join the team for its December 21 match against Chandigarh, but that is not confirmed.
Dahiya says he wants Kohli to share his career and work ethic with Delhi's younger players.
Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya said he would welcome Virat Kohli into the team dressing room if the batter wants to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Dahiya said Kohli could share his experience and work ethic with Delhi’s players.
Kohli has not formally announced whether he will play in the tournament.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is scheduled to begin on December 14.
Kohli is set to play in India’s three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka from December 13 to 19.
- Who
- Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya said he would welcome Virat Kohli if he wants to play.
- What
- Dahiya wants Kohli to join Delhi for the Vijay Hazare Trophy and share his experience with the players.
- When
- Dahiya spoke on November 5, 2026. The tournament is scheduled to begin on December 14.
- Where
- Air Force Complex Ground in Palam, Delhi.
- Why
- Dahiya said Kohli could explain his journey, work ethic and approach to the game to Delhi’s players.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Kohli played two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Delhi, scoring 131 and 77.
Dahiya said he would welcome Kohli if the batter wanted to play for Delhi.
India are scheduled to play a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, which Kohli is set to join.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is scheduled to begin.
Kohli could join Delhi for its match against Chandigarh, according to the Times of India.
- Delhi coach
- Vijay Dahiya
- Tournament
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Tournament start
- December 14
- Kohli’s last-season appearances
- Two matches for Delhi
- Kohli’s scores
- 131 and 77
- Potential Delhi return
- December 21 against Chandigarh
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What people are saying
If he wants to play, I would love to have him in the dressing room!
I have seen him through all the stages. I can tell the boys where he started and where he is today. There is a pathway.
He is available. Somebody who played last year is always available; he doesn’t need to formally declare it.