Rishabh Pant Appointed Captain for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the captain of the Delhi team for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, commencing on December 24. Alongside him, Virat Kohli will be available for two matches in the national one-day championship. The Delhi and District Cricket Association has not included Pant, Kohli, and others in the main squad due to their limited availability. Ayush Badoni will serve as vice-captain and take over when Pant plays for the national team. The regular team features a mix of experienced and young players, setting the stage for an exciting tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 20, 2025, 08:52 IST

Rishabh Pant to Lead Delhi in Upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rishabh Pant, the vice-captain of India's Test team, has been named the captain of the Delhi squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which kicks off on December 24. Additionally, cricket star Virat Kohli will be available for two matches in the upcoming national one-day championship.

Alongside Pant and Kohli, fast bowlers Harshit Rana, seasoned Ishant Sharma, and Navdeep Saini have expressed their desire to participate in the tournament. However, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has not included Pant, Kohli, and Rana in the 16-member squad, as they will not be available for the entire tournament. They are expected to play two to three matches before the ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 11, 2026.

It remains unclear which two matches Kohli and Pant will be available for. Ayush Badoni has been appointed as the vice-captain and will take over the captaincy responsibilities when Pant plays as the second wicketkeeper for the national team.

Regular Team: Ayush Badoni (Vice-Captain), Arpit Rana, Yash Dhull, Sarthak Ranjan, Priyansh Arya, Tejaswi Singh Dahiya, Nitish Rana, Hrithik Shaukeen, Harsh Tyagi, Simarjeet Singh, Prince Yadav, Divij Mehra, Ayush Doseja, Vaibhav Kandpal, Rohan Rana, Anuj Rawat (Wicketkeeper). Additional Players: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Navdeep Saini, Harshit Rana, Ishant Sharma.