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Kohli and Sharma Rested from Vijay Hazare Trophy, Bumrah and Pandya Likely to Miss ODI Series
New Delhi: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were absent from their respective state teams, Delhi and Mumbai, in the third round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday. Both veteran batsmen had participated in the first two matches of the domestic tournament, fulfilling their initially planned commitments. Kohli scored 131 and 77 for Delhi, while Sharma hit 155 in his first match for Mumbai. While Sharma has reportedly concluded his participation in the trophy, Kohli is now expected to feature in Delhi’s match against Railways on January 6, per Cricbuzz.
The pair is expected to join the national camp soon to prepare for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11th.
In related news, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are likely to be rested for the ODI series against New Zealand, reportedly to prioritize their fitness for more significant future assignments, specifically the 2026 T20 World Cup. Both players, however, are expected to participate in the T20I series against the Kiwis, India’s final T20I series before the World Cup, to adequately prepare for the competition.
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