India, Dec. 3 -- Virat Kohli informed the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) that he will be available for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, marking his return to India's domestic one-day tournament after a gap of 15 years. The decision, or rather, a change of mind, comes just a couple of days after his post-match comments in Ranchi about not needing additional preparation before international matches reportedly displeased the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

DDCA officials confirmed Kohli's availability, saying it reflected the senior batter's continued commitment to the game. "Virat has confirmed his availability for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He will be playing matches at the Centre of Excellence". Delhi open the...