Rohit Sharma set to play in Vijay Hazare Trophy after Sri Lanka ODI series

Rohit Sharma is set to turn out for Mumbai in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, with The Indian Express reporting that the former India captain has informed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) about his availability for the domestic 50-over competition in December.

The development comes as India look to give their senior players more opportunities to feature in domestic cricket ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rohit is expected to join Mumbai after India's three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, scheduled from December 13 to



19.

The Vijay Hazare Trophy league stage begins on December 14 and runs until December 29, meaning the 38-year-old could be available for the latter part of the group stage. The knockout matches are scheduled from January 2 to 8. However, the number of matches he will play for Mumbai remains unclear.

An MCA source told, "He has informed us that he will be playing for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and to consider him available after India's three-ODI series against Sri Lanka at home. How many matches he will be available for, he will inform us later."