Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma centuries spark BCCI debate over forcing star players into Domestic Cricket

The Vijay Hazare Trophy returns after a day’s gap, resuming with its Round 2 fixtures across the country. Following a scintillating start to the tournament, which saw three of the fastest List A hundreds being scored, the excitement around the competition has only continued to build. With records tumbling early, anticipation for the second round of matches is at an all-time high.

The return of national team stars, especially Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, has drawn significant crowds to domestic venues. Fans have turned up in large numbers just to watch the duo play, something rarely seen in Indian domestic cricket. In Rohit’s case, Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium recorded an attendance close to 15,000, underlining his star power even outside the international arena.

Virat Kohli, meanwhile, played at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence, a venue that is usually restricted to the public. Even that, however, did not deter fans, with young supporters climbing nearby trees just to catch a glimpse of their favourite cricketer.