Former India wicketkeeper and current coach Vijay Dahiya has expressed his willingness to include star batter Virat Kohli in the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad should the veteran cricketer decide to participate in the domestic one-day tournament. Dahiya, who is associated with the Delhi cricket setup, made the remarks on Thursday, indicating that the door remains open for Kohli to feature in the prestigious competition.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's premier domestic 50-over championship, is scheduled to begin later this month. Kohli, who has been focused on international commitments, has not played in the tournament for several seasons. Dahiya's invitation comes as a significant endorsement of the tournament's stature and could potentially lure the former India captain back to domestic cricket.
Dahiya stated, "If Virat Kohli wants to play Vijay Hazare Trophy, I would love to have him." The comment highlights the respect Kohli commands within the Indian cricket fraternity and the desire of state associations to have top-tier players involved in domestic competitions.
