The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has announced a star-studded 20-member squad for the opening rounds of the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, headlined by Indian superstars Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli.
Delhi announce Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant-studded Vijay Hazare Trophy squad
The squad also boasts significant experience in the bowling department, with veteran seamer Ishant Sharma and Navdeep Saini confirming their availability. Rising star Harshit Rana is set to join the team following the conclusion of India's T20I series against South Africa.
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Delhi is placed in Group D and is slated to play seven matches between December 24 and January 8. Their campaign begins in Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy Stadium with high-stakes fixtures against Andhra and Gujarat. While the big names in Kohli and Pant are included for the start of the tournament, their availability for the latter half of the group stage remains uncertain, as India is slated to begin a three-match ODI series in Vadodara starting January 11.
Rishabh Pant captain, Ayush Badoni vice captain
The leadership structure sees Ayush Badoni appointed as vice-captain, while the squad provides ample depth for the wicketkeeping role. Tejasvi Dahiya is named as the primary backup to Pant, with Anuj Rawat kept on standby should Pant be unavailable for selection. The batting order is further strengthened by talented players such as Yash Dhull, Nitish Rana, and Priyansh Arya, alongside Arpit Rana, Sarthak Ranjan, Divij Mehra, and Ayush Doseja.
Delhi squad for the first two matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-2026
Rishabh Pant (capt), Ayush Badoni (vice-capt), Virat Kohli, Arpit Rana, Yash Dhull, Sarthak Ranjan, Priyansh Arya, Tejasvi Singh (wk), Nitish Rana, Hrithik Shokeen, Harsh Tyagi, Simarjeet Singh, Prince Yadav, Divij Mehra, Ayush Doseja, Vaibhav Kandpal, Rohan Rana, Ishant Sharma, Navdeep Saini.
Anuj Rawat (standby wicketkeeper)