When Was The Last Time Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Played Vijay Hazare Trophy?

The upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy in December 2025 could mark a rare,and possibly final, appearance for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in India’s premier domestic one-day tournament.

Both stalwarts have not featured in the competition for years, and their return might be forced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as part of their selection criteria for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

While the exact dates of their last Vijay Hazare Trophy matches are tucked away in domestic cricket archives, one thing is clear: Kohli’s participation has been virtually absent for more than a decade, while Rohit’s involvement faded in the late 2010s as national commitments took over.

In recent years, both players have skipped the tournament entirely, prioritising international fixtures, IPL duties, and workload management. The potential comeback to the tournament isn’t just ceremonial.

Sources suggest the BCCI is making it mandatory for senior players to participate in key domestic events to stay in contention for future ICC tournaments.

With India’s ODI team brimming with young talent, selectors are keen to test the veterans’ hunger and match fitness in domestic conditions.

For fans, the idea of watching Kohli and Rohit in domestic one-day cricket evokes nostalgia. Both made their mark in Indian cricket through performances in tournaments like Vijay Hazare, long before becoming household names.

Now, with speculation swirling that the October ODI series against Australia could be their last in blue if they skip the domestic season, the December tournament might carry more weight than any in recent memory.