Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26: How Fans Can Track Kohli and Rohit’s Domestic Comeback

Indian cricket followers are set for a nostalgic yet high-voltage spectacle as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma step back into domestic cricket through the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26. Representing Delhi and Mumbai respectively, the two modern-day legends will feature in their teams’ opening fixtures on Wednesday, December 24—though fans hoping for a live broadcast may be left disappointed.

Kohli’s Delhi side is scheduled to lock horns with Andhra, while Rohit’s Mumbai outfit begins its campaign against Sikkim. Initially slated for the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Delhi’s opener underwent a sudden venue alteration. Due to security considerations raised by the state administration, the match was shifted to the BCCI Centre of Excellence and declared a closed-door contest, keeping spectators at bay.

Mumbai’s journey, meanwhile, commences in Jaipur, where Rohit Sharma will lead his side against Sikkim before taking on Uttarakhand in the subsequent fixture. Both encounters are slated to unfold at venues in the Rajasthan capital, adding a neutral backdrop to Mumbai’s early campaign.

Match Timings and Venues

Both the Delhi vs Andhra and Mumbai vs Sikkim matches are scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM IST on December 24. While Delhi’s clash unfolds behind closed gates in Bengaluru, Mumbai’s matches will be staged in Jaipur.

Broadcast and Streaming Update

Despite JioStar holding the official broadcasting rights for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 season, neither of these high-profile fixtures will be telecast live on television. Adding to the frustration for fans, the matches will also not be streamed live on the JioStar digital platform.

This lack of coverage has left supporters relying on live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and post-match highlights to follow the performances of Kohli and Rohit—two players whose domestic returns have generated enormous anticipation.

Although cameras may be absent, the significance of these appearances remains undiminished. For both stalwarts, the Vijay Hazare Trophy offers a stage to reconnect with grassroots cricket, sharpen competitive instincts, and inspire the next generation of domestic talent.

For fans, the absence of live visuals is a setback, but the return of two icons to India’s domestic arena is, in itself, a moment worth celebrating.