Mumbai\u2019s 50-over campaign will get underway in Jaipur from December 24, with their opening league match against Sikkim on Wednesday. As per a report by Indian Express, Suryakumar and Dube are set to feature in the games against Himachal Pradesh on January 6 and the next against Punjab two days later.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSurya and Dube have informed us that they will be playing two Vijay Hazare Trophy games on January 6th and 8th. Their names will be added in the Mumbai squad. As far as Rohit Sharma is concerned, he will be playing two league games at the moment,\u201d an MCA official was quoted as saying in the report.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
All players who were part of India\u2019s recent 3-1 T20I series victory over South Africa have been directed to play at least two matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The BCCI has communicated this requirement to its contracted players, continuing a push for greater participation in domestic cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier this year, selection committee chair Ajit Agarkar had stressed the importance of internationals turning out in domestic competitions whenever their schedules allow.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think we made it clear a year or a couple of years back that whenever players are available, they should be playing domestic cricket. I mean, that\u2019s the only way you\u2019ll keep yourself sharp and playing cricket, if you\u2019ve got a long enough break. Whether that\u2019s possible with the international cricket you\u2019re playing or not, that only time will tell, but if the guys are free, they should be playing domestic cricket,\" Agarkar had said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier this year, selection committee chair Ajit Agarkar had stressed the importance of internationals turning out in domestic competitions whenever their schedules allow.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the meantime, Rohit and Mumbai captain Shardul are expected to arrive in Jaipur on Monday and take part in a practice session the following day. Mumbai\u2019s first two fixtures of the tournament are against Sikkim on December 24 and Uttarakhand on December 26, both to be played in Jaipur.<\/p>\r\n\r\n