Big names to watch out for in 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy

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12. Shashank Singh

Shashank Singh plays for Chhattisgarh and adds depth with his finishing ability.

11. Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Vaibhav Suryavanshi represents Bihar and will be one of the young players to keep an eye on.

10. Venkatesh Iyer

Venkatesh Iyer plays for Madhya Pradesh and offers power with the bat along with useful bowling.

9. Nitish Kumar Reddy

Turning out for Andhra, Nitish Kumar Reddy continues to grow as a dependable all-round option.

8. Krunal Pandya

Krunal Pandya represents Baroda and adds balance with his all-round contributions.

7. Mohammed Shami

Playing for Bengal, Mohammed Shami brings experience and control with the new ball.

6. Prasidh Krishna

Prasidh Krishna will lead Karnataka’s pace attack with his speed and bounce.

5. KL Rahul

KL Rahul turns out for Karnataka and adds reliability at the top in one-day cricket.

4. Nitish Rana

Nitish Rana plays for Delhi and offers flexibility with his ability to bat in different roles.

3. Rishabh Pant

Representing Delhi, Rishabh Pant brings aggression and intent to the middle order.

2. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli features for Delhi and is expected to be one of the most watched players in the tournament.

1. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma will be seen playing for Mumbai, adding experience and calmness to their batting group.

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