The Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma domestic cricket act was named the 1983 World Cup winner.

Former cricketer Madan Lal has expressed his happiness over the participation of Indian cricket stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the second phase of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. Madan Lal says playing domestic cricket allows players to stay connected to the competition that shaped their careers.

Rohit Sharma is all set to return to domestic cricket after a decade. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) included him in the squad for their match against Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday, January 23. This marks Rohit Sharma’s first Ranji Trophy since the 2015-16 season.

Virat Kohli is set to play for Delhi in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Railways, sources in the Delhi and District Cricket Association confirmed. Kohli’s last Ranji Trophy match was against Uttar Pradesh in November 2012 when he scored 14 and 42 runs in two innings.

I am very happy that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are going to play first class – Madan Lal

Speaking to ANI, Madan Lal said that the presence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will help the young cricketers to learn from the experience and experience of the experienced players to become great players in the future.

“I’m very happy that all these players are playing first class. You have to play matches in the competition that made you a player. Whenever you get a chance, you have to play domestic matches, because young players can learn. It can be from you. Maybe one day these players will be great players…” he said. Madan Lal told ANI.

If Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant play, Delhi have a chance to win – Madan Lal

The cricketer-turned-expert said the presence of players like Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will boost Delhi’s chances of qualifying for the playoffs in Ranji Trophy 2024-25. Lal said the players often avoid domestic matches, unlike in his era.

“When players like Kohli and Rohit play, the morale of the team increases a lot. If a team is struggling to qualify like Delhi. If Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant are playing, they have a chance to win. So this is very important. Level… This rule has been there before but first class. I wasn’t missing matches.

The BCCI has adopted a strict stance on the participation of Indian international stars in domestic cricket.

Rohit Sharma’s return to first-class cricket has sparked discussions about his future in Test cricket. The 37-year-old batsman remained committed to playing in the longest format even after being dropped from the Indian XI in the fifth edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He scored only 31 runs in five innings.

Under his leadership, the Indian cricket team also suffered a 3-0 home whitewash against New Zealand. However, after India’s 3-1 loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has taken a strict stand on the participation of international players in domestic cricket.

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