Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to Make a Comeback in Domestic Cricket, Streaming Info to Be Highlight
India’s regular stalwarts take a backseat as they enter domestic cricket via the Vijay Hazare Trophy, though viewing alternatives remain restricted
Broadcasting and Streaming Details
The 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy will kick off on December 24, where 38 teams across the country will compete in India’s top List-A competition. The event will conclude on January 18, 2026.
The tournament has received further attention based on the fact that Virat Kohli is back to play for Delhi and Rohit Sharma is also back to play for Mumbai, which adds star power to the domestic schedule. Their comeback has received much attention from fans who would like to see them perform.
However, it might become difficult for the viewers to watch each match live because the telecasting of the matches has been limited to a few. Not each match of the popular players would be telecast.
Where Fans Can Watch the Matches
The Star Sports Network has exclusive television rights to broadcast the coverage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, while selected matches can be live streamed on the JioHotstar website. The schedule and location will determine the coverage scheduled.
Owing to broadcast constraints, a few matches of the group phase, which include some involving Kohli or Rohit, may not be broadcast live. Viewers will be left with no choice but to depend on web updates regarding scores, commentary, and highlights after the event. These few matches are definitely a part of the broadcast package of the BCCI.
Tournament Significance and Player Context
Virat Kohli is making a rare appearance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after more than a decade, with last being in 2010. Rohit Sharma is making a come-back after a gap of a few years, with last being 2018. Their inclusion has found resonance in what the BCCI has been re-emphasizing—their senior players staying connected to domestic cricket and being match-ready across formats.
This also gives an opportunity for the youth of the nation to get to share the grounds with some of the biggest names from across the world of cricket. With the start of their matches at 9 AM IST in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Jaipur, and Rajkot, there is something exciting in store for cricket fans.
