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Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru denied permission to host Vijay Hazare Trophy matches featuring Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant due to safety concerns after stampede tragedy
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Chinnaswamy Stadium denied permission for Vijay Hazare Trophy due to safety concerns

Vijay Hazare Trophy matches featuring Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have been moved from Chinnaswamy Stadium to the CoE due to safety and security concerns.

The Cricket Standard Desk25 Dec 20253 min
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 as BCCI makes domestic cricket mandatory for all India players
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Kohli and Rohit return to domestic cricket as Vijay Hazare Trophy gets star-studded makeover

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant headline the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 as BCCI makes domestic cricket mandatory for all India players.

The Cricket Standard Desk25 Dec 20253 min
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Virat Kohli set to play Vijay Hazare Trophy at Chinnaswamy Stadium as venue reopens

Virat Kohli will likely play all his Vijay Hazare Trophy matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium as the venue reopens after months of shutdown following a stampede.

The Cricket Standard Desk15 Dec 20253 min
Sanjay Bangar speaking about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as he urges BCCI to give the senior ODI stars space over Vijay Hazare Trophy participation
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Sanjay Bangar hits back at BCCI “diktat” talk on Rohit and Kohli’s Vijay Hazare participation

Sanjay Bangar defends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid Vijay Hazare “diktat” noise, insisting their ODI spots and legacy should not be questioned.

The Cricket Standard Desk14 Dec 20252 min
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli set to return to domestic cricket for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 as BCCI clarifies no mandate was issued
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BCCI clarifies stance as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli confirm Vijay Hazare return

BCCI officials clarify that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were not forced to play Vijay Hazare Trophy, as both superstars confirm domestic cricket return.

The Cricket Standard Desk13 Dec 20252 min
Virat Kohli gearing up to play for Delhi in the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, confirmed by DDCA after ICC ODI series with South Africa
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Virat Kohli To Play For Delhi In 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, DDCA Confirms

After years away, Virat Kohli returns to domestic 50-over cricket for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy starting December 24, balancing international duties.

The Cricket Standard Desk08 Dec 20251 min
Vijay Shankar celebrating his career-best 150 not out for Tripura against Assam in Ranji Trophy 2025-26, with Hanuma Vihari's 156 helping team reach 602/7 declared
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Vijay Shankar's 150 and Vihari's 156 Put Tripura in Command

Vijay Shankar smashed a career-best 150 not out as Tripura declared at 602/7 against Assam. Hanuma Vihari's 156 set the stage before the lower order took charge in the Ranji Trophy.

The Cricket Standard Desk10 Nov 20253 min
as Mohammed Shami endures a rare wicketless day in Ranji Trophy Elite Group C at Agartala.
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Rare Wicketless Day for Mohammed Shami as Hanuma Vihari's Gritty Century Keeps Tripura Afloat

Mohammed Shami went wicketless for the first time this season as Hanuma Vihari's unbeaten 121 helped Tripura recover from 53/5 to 273/7, trailing Bengal by just 63 runs in the Ranji Trophy.

The Cricket Standard Desk03 Nov 20254 min
Yashasvi Jaiswal during his second fifty to keep Mumbai in the contest.
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Twin Fifties from Yashasvi Jaiswal Keep Mumbai Hopes Alive After Deepak Hooda's Monster 248

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second fifty of the match as Mumbai reached 89/0, trailing Rajasthan by 274 runs after Deepak Hooda's brilliant 248 powered the hosts to 617/6 declared.

The Cricket Standard Desk03 Nov 20254 min
Prithvi Shaw during his blazing double century of 222 runs off 156 balls for Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy, marking the second-fastest double ton in tournament history.
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Prithvi Shaw Scripts History with 141-Ball Double Century in Ranji Trophy

Prithvi Shaw roared back to form with a blazing 222 off 156 balls for Maharashtra, recording the second-fastest double century in Ranji Trophy history.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Oct 20252 min
Mohammed Shami during practice as he returns to Bengal's Ranji Trophy squad for 2025-26 season starting October 15 vs Uttarakhand at Eden Gardens, alongside Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar, eyeing India comeback after seven-month international absence.
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Mohammed Shami Returns to Bengal Squad for Ranji Trophy After International Snub

Mohammed Shami returns to Bengal's Ranji Trophy squad starting October 15 vs Uttarakhand at Eden Gardens. Joins Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar in strong pace attack eyeing South Africa Test series in November after international snub.

The Cricket Standard Desk11 Oct 20253 min
Ayush Badoni appointed captain of Delhi's record 24-member Ranji Trophy squad with Yash Dhull as vice-captain, as Nitish Rana returns and Priyansh Arya earns maiden first-class call-up for match against Hyderabad starting October 15, 2025.
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Ayush Badoni to Lead Delhi's Record 24-Member Ranji Trophy Squad; Nitish Rana Returns

Ayush Badoni will captain Delhi's unprecedented 24-member Ranji Trophy squad against Hyderabad starting October 15, with Yash Dhull as vice-captain. Nitish Rana returns after UP stint while Priyansh Arya earns maiden first-class call-up. Rishabh Pant expected from second round.

The Cricket Standard Desk11 Oct 20254 min