Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to participate in the 2024 Duleep Trophy, marking their return to domestic cricket after a significant hiatus. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is keen for all senior players to participate in the tournament, which begins on September 5, as preparation for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh on September 19. The Duleep Trophy will adopt a new four-team format, and there are plans to host one round at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Other regulars like Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja are also expected to play, while Jasprit Bumrah will be rested. This competition will be crucial as India prepares for a demanding series of matches, including a five-Test series against Australia. Kohli's recent struggles with form and Sharma's consistent performance in earlier formats add context to their need for game time before the Tests.