Rohit Sharma had announced his retirement from Tests and T20Is quite some time ago, and he is now playing only ODIs so that he can give his 100% for the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. As the ODI matches per calendar is limited, he sometime participates in the domestic leagues and Vijay Hazare Trophy is one of them. So yes, in 2026/2027 season, fans might see him playing 2-3 matches for the Mumbai side.
If you are searching for a straight yes or no on Rohit Sharma and the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the honest answer sits somewhere between “he already did” and “he might again.” The confusion is understandable because two different editions of the tournament are being mixed up in most conversations.
Let me clear the air with what actually happened on the ground.
The 2025-26 Edition: He Played, Then Left
As per the Mumbai squad announced for the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, Rohit was named and he did turn up. He played two games in Jaipur. Against Sikkim, he smashed 155 off just 94 balls, an innings that reminded everyone why he remains one of the most destructive white-ball openers in the world. The very next game against Uttarakhand, he was out for a golden duck. Same 2 games played by Virat Kohil in Vijay Hazare Trophy in the last season and then he left the squad.
But here is the catch that most fans missed. According to reports from Khel Now, Rohit was named for only those two games and was not available for Mumbai’s remaining matches because he had to return home ahead of India’s ODI series against New Zealand. So if you saw him in the Mumbai squad list later in the tournament and wondered why he was not in the playing XI, that is the reason.
For context, Rohit’s previous Vijay Hazare appearance before this comeback was way back in 2018, when he played the semi-final against Hyderabad in Bengaluru. That is a seven-year gap, which tells you how rarely he features in domestic 50-over cricket.
What About the Next Cycle?
Now, looking ahead to the 2026/2027 Vijay Hazare Trophy, the picture is genuinely unclear. The Times of India reported in October 2026 that Mumbai’s chief selector, Sanjay Patil, had not received any formal message from Rohit about his availability. Patil was quoted saying, “I have not received any message from Rohit Sharma yet. But if he plays for Mumbai, it will be good for us”.
As per our research, Rohit Sharma will play Vijay Hazare in 2026-2027. There were reports suggesting Rohit had communicated his availability to the Mumbai Cricket Association for December 24 onwards after the Sri Lanka tour, following a BCCI directive that centrally contracted players must play domestic cricket when not on national duty.
So based on past season and current ODI fixtures, it looks Rohit Sharma is expected to feature for Mumbai in 2-3 matches in 2026/2027 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
The Bottom Line for You
If you are asking whether Rohit will play every Vijay Hazare game in 2026/2027, the answer is NO. He plays select matches, usually to get some 50-over rhythm before a big international assignment. If you are asking whether he will wear the Mumbai jersey again in the tournament, the door is open, but as of now, there is no confirmed date or squad announcement that guarantees… which particular match will be played by Rohit Sharma.
The safest way to track this is to wait for the official Mumbai squad list before the tournament begins. Anything before that is speculation and for more exclusive updates keep visiting Green Ground Sports.
