Virat Kohli, one of the biggest stars of Indian cricket, is once again in the news. This time the reason is not just his game, but his return to domestic cricket and his changed look. When Virat Kohli was seen at Mumbai airport, a crowd of fans gathered to see him. Kohli, who is looking more fit than before with his new hairstyle, has clearly indicated that he is ready to enter the field with new enthusiasm.
Vijay Hazare Trophy will end the long wait
Virat Kohli will be seen playing for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy. This tournament is going to start from 24th December, whose last match will be played on 18th January. The special thing is that Kohli is making a comeback in this domestic 50 over tournament after about 15 years. He last played in Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2010. Now after such a long time, his entry is being considered as big news for domestic cricket.
All group matches will be played in Bengaluru
Delhi team will play all its Vijay Hazare Trophy matches in Bengaluru. The team’s first match is against Andhra Pradesh on 24 December. After this, Delhi will have to face strong teams like Gujarat, Saurashtra, Odisha, Services, Railways and Haryana. Virat Kohli’s experience in such a difficult group can prove to be very important for the team.
Delhi team will field under the leadership of Rishabh Pant
This time the captaincy of Delhi team has been handed over to wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. Pant is also seen playing continuously in domestic cricket after a long time. Along with experienced bowlers like Ishant Sharma, young players Harshit Rana, Yash Dhull and Priyansh Arya have also got a chance in the team.
Virat busy preparing for ODI future
For Virat Kohli, this tournament is not just a homecoming but also a preparation for the challenges ahead. This tournament will give them a great opportunity for match practice before the ODI series against New Zealand in January. After staying away from Test and T20 International, Kohli is now focusing on ODI and IPL. It is believed that this performance can decide his path till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

