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Rohit Sharma set to play in Vijay Hazare Trophy for Mumbai: Report

Veteran India batsman Rohit Sharma has communicated his availability to represent Mumbai in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. The former national team captain intends to join his state side following the conclusion of a home series against Sri Lanka, though his exact match count remains to be finalized.

The tournament's early phase is scheduled from December 14 through December 29, followed by knockouts from January 2 to January 8. This comes after the batter participated in domestic fixtures during the previous season in adherence to directives from the cricket governing board.

In related developments, online speculation suggests potential leadership changes for the Mumbai Indians franchise ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League campaign. Reports point to the possibility of the opener reclaiming the captaincy role, which would involve replacing Hardik Pandya.

Meanwhile, the international bilateral matches against Sri Lanka are slated to take place across three different cities during mid-December.

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