A massive crowd has arrived at Jaipur to watch Rohit Sharma play the first match of the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy against Sikkim, representing Mumbai. Earlier the management had opened 3000 seats for the fans but almost 10000 fans turned up, which made the stadium management open more blocks. Notably, Rohit Sharma has confirmed he will play the first two matches. On the other hand, Virat Kohli is representing Delhi in the first match against Andhra Pradesh in Bengaluru. Before the New Zealand series, the duo will have to leave the circuit, as Virat has confirmed three-match availability in the domestic circuit. How much do Rohit Sharma and Virat kohli get from the VHT matches? As per the BCCI’s pay structure, match fees in the Vijay Hazare Trophy are fixed based on a cricketer’s List A experience. Players who have featured in 41 or more List A matches are entitled to ₹60,000 per game. Those with 21 to 40 appearances receive ₹50,000, while players with up to 20 matches earn ₹40,000 per match. read also: List of Indian Cricketers Who Retired in 2025 Given their vast List A experience, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fall into the highest payment bracket. As a result, Rohit will pocket ₹1.2 lakh for his Vijay Hazare Trophy appearances, while Kohli is set to earn ₹1.8 lakh from the tournament. When will the India vs New Zealand series start? India will play three ODI matches against New Zealand in india. The first match will be hosted at Vadodara on January 11, 2026, followed by the second at Rajkot on January 14, and the third one at Indore on january 18. Notably, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are available for the ODI format, as they are eyeing for the 2027 ODI men's World Cup. BCCI had earlier mandated VHT for both to stay in contention. However, despite all rules and regulations, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are enjoying the top two positions in the ICC ranks owing to their extraordinary performances in the Australia series and then the home series against South Africa.