Kohli Skips Final Vijay Hazare Match; Focus Shifts to New Zealand ODIs

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News18•05-01-2026, 19:52
Kohli Skips Final Vijay Hazare Match; Focus Shifts to New Zealand ODIs
- •Virat Kohli will not play Delhi's upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Railways.
- •He has fulfilled BCCI's mandate of playing two domestic matches for centrally contracted players.
- •Kohli scored 131 and 77 runs in his two Vijay Hazare Trophy appearances, leading Delhi to two wins.
- •He became the fastest to 16,000 List-A runs (330 innings), surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.
- •Kohli will now directly join the Indian squad for the ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11.
Why It Matters: Kohli concludes domestic stint, ready for New Zealand ODIs after stellar Vijay Hazare performances.
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