Vijay Dahiya would welcome Virat Kohli for Vijay Hazare Trophy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya expressed his eagerness to include Virat Kohli in the Vijay Hazare Trophy if the senior batter wishes to participate. Dahiya mentioned that Kohli's presence would benefit the team and younger players, helping them learn from his experiences. Kohli is set to miss Delhi's initial three matches due to an ODI series against Sri Lanka but may join for a game against Chandigarh on December 21. Dahiya also hopes to have Ishant Sharma as a mentor for the red-ball team.
- •Kohli played for Delhi in last season's Vijay Hazare Trophy.
- •Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Services ended in a draw.
- •Kohli turns 38 on November 5.
- •Dahiya wants to have Ishant Sharma as a red-ball mentor.
- •Kohli misses initial matches against Goa, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — If Virat Kohli wants to play Vijay Hazare Trophy, I would love to have him: Vijay Dahiya
"Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya is keen to have Virat Kohli in the dressing room if the senior India batter wants to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Dahiya also expressed his desire to have veteran pacer Ishant Sharma as a red-ball mentor. The Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Services ended in a draw, with Delhi walking away with three points after taking the first-innings lead.
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