The Indian cricket team’s two batting stalwarts, skipper Rohit Sharma and former skipper Virat Kohli might be set to mark a return to the domestic cricket circuit after a long absence.
The pair have been at the top of the game at the international level in all three formats for over a decade now, resulting in a long hiatus from domestic cricket. Both veterans have amassed unbelievable numbers in international cricket along with numerous titles and accolades.
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Since the Indian team will be on break before they mark their return on the international stage, the time might serve as an opportunity for both senior cricketers to feature in the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2024.
Nothing is confirmed yet and their return to domestic cricket is merely a speculation as of now. However, if the pair do decide to play, it would mark a significant moment for the young cricketers as they would have a massive opportunity to learn from the two most important players from the Indian dressing room.
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In today’s story with The Sporting News, we find out Rohit and Virat’s last appearance in the Duleep Trophy and how the two performed in the particular match.
When did Rohit Sharma last play in the Duleep Trophy?
Current Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma last participated in the Duleep trophy in 2016. The then 29-year-old featured for the India Blue team playing against India Red.
Although India Blue managed to win the match, with Ravindra Jadeja performing brilliantly in both innings, Rohit didn’t have a very significant role to play. Batting at number four, Rohit scored 30 runs off 57 balls in the first innings, while in his second, he managed an unbeaten 32 off 75 deliveries before India Blue declared their innings.
Jadeja on the other hand, took a 10-wicket haul across the game, as India Blue won the game by a whopping 355 runs.
| Team | Opponent | Year | Score 1st innings | Score 2nd innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Blue | India Red | 2016 | 30 | 32 |
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When did Virat Kohli last play in the Duleep Trophy?
Virat Kohli has been an even longer absence from the Duleep Trophy as compared to Rohit. The Indian run-scoring machine last featured in the domestic competition fourteen years ago in 2010. He represented the North Zone against the West Zone. The then 21-year-old was yet to feature for the Indian Test side.
Kohli scored a run-a-ball 56 in the first innings as North Zone were bowled out for just 294 as compared to West Zone’s 769. He never got to feature in the second innings with the bat as the West Zone batted the entire time, drawing the match.
However, Virat bowled in both the innings unable to pick up a single wicket, giving away a combined 56 runs.
| Team | Opponent | Year | Score 1st innings | Score 2nd innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone | West Zone | 2010 | 56 | DNB |
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