Key Takeaways
- 1Kohli, Rohit among 22 centurions early on.
- 2Modern schedules make domestic 50s irrelevant for stars.
- 3Exposes tactical, participation divides.
"The modern-day cricket calendar has made domestic limited-overs cricket almost irrelevant to the top players, and that has thrown up some curious numbers"
Stars' Domestic Comeback Highlights Format Disconnect
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, amid 22 centuries in opening rounds, exposing List A-ODI chasm as calendars sideline domestics for elites.
Their participation bucks trend, blending experience with youth tons. Modern schedules render 50-overs peripheral for top guns.
Curious Stats and Tactical Shifts
Numbers reveal disconnect: stars shine sporadically, inflating averages. Rohit's ton evokes nostalgia, Kohli's form reassures.
'Domestic bridge fading,' analysts note.
Compares to 2010s when all played more.
Reviving Relevance
Event tests comebacks, potentially influencing ODIs. Eyes on sustained impact.
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