Virat Kohli’s return to domestic cricket has given Delhi a big boost in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Playing the tournament for the first time since 2010, Kohli has already made a strong impact with the bat.
Kohli scored a century in his first match and followed with a fifty in the next. The two knocks have helped Delhi win both their opening matches and settle well into Group D of the competition.
He was initially expected to play just two matches before switching focus to international duties. Now there’s a good chance he’ll be able to play in one more game after New Year’s.
Reports suggest that Kohli could play against Railways in Alur on January 6. This match comes just days before India starts its ODI series against New Zealand on January 11.
Whether Kohli plays that match will depend on the schedule of the Indian team camp. If camp starts later, that opens the door for another domestic performance.
A key sign pointing to his availability is that Kohli’s kit and equipment are still with the Delhi team. This usually indicates that a player is expected to remain with the team, at least for one more match.
Kohli will not be available for three Group D matches that fall in the middle phase of the tournament. Delhi will have to play those matches without their most experienced batsman.
Despite playing just two matches so far, Kohli is already Delhi’s highest run-scorer this season. He has 208 runs, which underlines how valuable his presence at the top of the order has been.
His return has added excitement to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, drawing attention to domestic cricket at a time when international schedules are packed.
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