Rohit Sharma confirms Vijay Hazare Trophy availability after Lanka ODIs
· Sports · Indian Express, Outlook India
Rohit Sharma informed the Mumbai Cricket Association he will join Mumbai for the Vijay Hazare Trophy following India's three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, which runs from December 13 to 19. The 37-year-old opener played two matches for Mumbai in the tournament last season, scoring 155 runs off 94 balls against Sikkim before a golden duck against Uttarakhand. His availability will cover the league stage from December 14 to 29, but he will not participate in the three T20Is starting December 22. Sharma retired from T20 Internationals in 2024 and Tests in 2025, now playing only the ODI format for India.
Why it matters
Sharma's availability reinstates him in Mumbai's limited-overs setup ahead of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, while his potential captaincy of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2027 signals a leadership transition at the franchise after a title drought since 2021.
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