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Kohli invited by Delhi coach to play in VHT 2026 [Source: X]
Vijay Dahiya, the Delhi domestic head coach, is keen to have Virat Kohli’s services for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2026-27. Kohli, featured for Delhi in last year’s tournament, and the head coach has expressed a strong interest in having his expertise in the dressing room.
The BCCI has made it compulsory for all the centrally contracted players to play in the domestic competitions in between the international fixtures, and as a result, Delhi is eager to have Kohli in their team, as he brings in valuable experience.
Dahiya eager to have Kohli in the Delhi squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy
Speaking to the Times of India, Dahiya expressed his desire to bring Virat Kohli into the squad for the VHT 2026-27, and also, he stated how the India great’s presence could benefit the entire Delhi squad.
"If he wants to play, I would love to have him in this dressing room. I would love to have him there just to talk to the boys. I won't let him go home. I'll make him sit in the dressing room and tell the boys about his journey, the hard work, the ethics, and the honour of playing for the country," Dahiya told The Times of India.
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The Delhi coach sees value in Kohli sharing his experience with the youngsters and in how he can motivate the players to become the next big thing in Indian cricket.
"I have seen him through all the stages. I can tell the boys where he started and where he is today. There is a pathway. Maybe you cannot become Virat, but you can become someone if you do certain things the right way," he added.
What happened last time Kohli played in Vijay Hazare Trophy?
Last year, the former Indian captain played for his domestic side, Delhi, in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and the 38-year-old player was one of the best batters in the competition.
He took part in just two matches for Delhi, and he hogged the limelight with some sublime batting. The right-handed batter scored 208 runs in two matches, with an average of 104 and a strike rate of 128.39.
Kohli smashed a hundred and a fifty, and played some delightful strokes to leave the tournament on a high. Hence, Dahiya, the Delhi coach, wants the legendary batter to once again play in the tournament and help the youngsters.
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