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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma forced to play Vijay Hazare Trophy? BCCI breaks silence

Abhinav Tyagi

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - (Source: AFP)Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - (Source: AFP)

After the India vs South Africa ODI series, the caravan now moves to the domestic circuit as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are all set to take part in Vijay Hazare Trophy starting December 24. 

BCCI ends silence on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's domestic participation

The two veterans - Virat and Rohit Sharma are committed towards playing the 2027 ODI World Cup and doing their bit to stay fit. There were doubts whether the duo would play domestic cricket, because the BCCI and Indian management are pushing every contracted cricketer to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy to secure a place in the team. 

After a week of speculation, the duo finally confirmed their availability, sparking a debate that the apex cricket board of India is forcing players to play domestic cricket. Meanwhile, in the latest events,  as reported by Revsportz stated that a board official has confirmed to them that there has been no such directive from the board compelling players to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and that it was the players' own wish and desire to take part in the upcoming domestic event. 

"They have decided, it's their decision," the BCCI official said to Revsportz and quoted by NDTV.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma end the series on a high note

It has been a great series for Virat Kohli as the right-arm seamer scored two consecutive centuries and also an unbeaten 65 (45) in the series decider. Further, Rohit Sharma has been great as well, and the hitman amassed 146 runs in three innings. 

He started the series with a fifty and ended the tour with a fifty as well. Talking about international cricket, the duo will be next in action in January during home series against New Zealand.