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Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in domestic cricket in 2026-27?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new policy requiring centrally contracted players to participate in domestic cricket whenever they are not engaged in international duties. This directive has significant implications for India’s senior players ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, particularly for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Rohit Sharma has already confirmed his availability to play for Mumbai in the upcoming 2026-27 Vijay Hazare Trophy, set to begin in December 2026, and is expected to feature in select rounds of the 50-over competition. His participation aligns with the BCCI’s stance that skipping domestic tournaments could impact selection prospects for the World Cup cycle.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli’s involvement with Delhi remains uncertain, though Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley has indicated he will likely be available, subject to international workload considerations. The policy marks a shift from previous practices, where senior players often bypassed domestic tournaments without consequences, now tying domestic participation directly to ODI selection readiness.

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