BCCI: Vijay Hazare Not Optional for Kohli, Rohit, India Players

• BCCI mandates all current national team players to participate in at least two Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches.
• The directive applies to senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Jasprit Bumrah.
• This decision comes during a three-week international cricket break, with the tournament starting December 24.
• The mandate follows recommendations to increase focus on domestic cricket after a previous Test series debacle.
• Exceptions are only for players declared unfit by the Centre of Excellence.

Why It Matters: BCCI mandates top players play domestic cricket, ensuring equal rules for all.