New Delhi: Theres exciting news for fans as Virat Kohli is set to return to the domestic cricket scene. Before the upcoming ODI series he will be honing his skills in the Vijay Hazare Trophy where a historic record awaits him. Return to Domestic Cricket After 15 Years Virat Kohli will be seen playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after a long gap of almost 15 years. This tournament is particularly important for Virat who has amassed numerous records in international cricket as he is just one run away from a major milestone in List A cricket. Part of the Delhi Team Under Pants Captaincy Virat Kohli will represent the Delhi team in this tournament and will play under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant. This decision is also in line with the BCCIs directive encouraging centrally contracted players to participate in domestic cricket. After retiring from Tests and T20Is Virats return to the domestic arena is a great treat for his fans. Preparation Platform for the New Zealand Series Kohli will play only two matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He will use these matches as preparation for the ODI series against New Zealand. Delhis first match will be against Andhra Pradesh on December 24 while the first ODI between India and New Zealand will be played on January 11. Close to a Historic List A Record Virat Kohli is now just one run away from completing 16000 runs in List A cricket. He could become the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve this feat. So far in 342 List A matches he has scored 15999 runs at an average of 57.34 including 57 centuries and 84 half-centuries. His record in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has also been impressive where he has scored runs at an average of over 60. Story Highlights Virat Kohli to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years Kohli will be part of the Delhi team under Rishabh Pants captaincy Just one run away from completing 16000 runs in List A cricket Will play the domestic tournament to prepare for the ODI series against New Zealand