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The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 has been lit up with the presence of senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The former captains have made themselves available for the domestic tournament ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand. However, India’s pace-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will not be a part of the premier domestic 50-over tournament as his workload is being managed.
“Bumrah will not feature in VHT as he is taking rest,” Gujarat Cricket Association secretary Anil Patel told TOI.
Will Bumrah play against a second-string New Zealand ODI side?
Bumrah recently featured in the five-T20I series against South Africa. He was rested for the three-ODI series against the Proteas. As India are yet to announce their squad for the ODI series against New Zealand, Bumrah may be rested from the format yet again.
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On December 23, New Zealand announced a second-string squad for the ODI series led by Michael Bracewell. Several Kiwi players have commitment for their T20 franchises across tournaments. The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has allowed it as well keeping the T20 World Cup 2026 in mind.
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When will Bumrah be back in action?
Meanwhile, Bumrah is guaranteed to be seen in action when India take on the BlackCaps in the five-T20I series kicking off on January 21. As the series ends on January 31, the pace-bowling spearhead will have ample rest before the co-hosts' campaign opener against USA on February 7 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Gujarat's squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
Gujarat will be led by Chintan Gaja. Wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel will be his deputy. The only bowler with international experience in the side is leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi. Gujarat will begin their campaign against Rajat Paliwal-led Services on December 24.
Gujarat squad: Chintan Gaja (c), Aarya Desai, Ahaan Poddar, Amit Desai, Arzan Nagaswalla, Japagnya Bhatt, Jaymeet Patel, Kshitij Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Saurav Chauhan, Siddharth Desai, Urvil Patel (vc), Vishal Jayswal, Abhisek Desai, Hemang Patel.
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