Virat Kohli is available, I want him to play Vijay Hazare: Delhi coach Dahiya

The Indian Express · Express News Service · 2026-11-05 18:21 UTC

Kohli, however, has made no formal announcement on his availability. Dahiya, who said the batter remained an option for Delhi, felt no such declaration was necessary.

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While Delhi have struggled in the Ranji Trophy, head coach Vijay Dahiya is already dreaming of reinforcements ahead of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which begins on December 14. And the name at the top of his wishlist is Virat Kohli.

“If he wants to play, I would love to have him in the dressing room! I will chew his brains out to tell these guys about hard work, work ethic, and what it takes to reach where he is today. Here’s someone who has come through the exact same ranks,” Dahiya told reporters at the Air Force Complex Ground in Palam on Thursday, after Delhi played out a draw against Services.

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