Virat Kohli returned to Delhi's training session after a 12-year absence from the Ranji Trophy, aiming to regain form. His presence electrified the practice, underlining his commitment to domestic cricket amidst his recent performance challenges.

Star India batter Virat Kohli began training with the Delhi team on Tuesday (January 28, 2025) ahead of his eagerly-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after a 13-year gap.

On a mild winter Tuesday morning in the national capital, the cameras were trained on Kohli as expected as the 36-year-old checked in at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in a black Porsche at 9 a.m.

Preparations were being made to telecast the game, more stands than usual were being readied for fans, and players on both sides were excited to be part of his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012

Virat Kohli returned to the Ranji Trophy after a gap of more than 12 years. Kohli is playing for Delhi in their final Ranji Trophy 2024-25 game against Railways.

A massive crowd gathered outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday as the Delhi cricket team took on Railways in their Ranji Trophy encounter. The frenzy, however, was not just for the domestic clash but largely for one man--Virat Kohli.

Ahead of his return to Ranji Trophy, Virat Kohli had an intense training session with the Delhi squad and interacted with the players during the practice session. It was reported that Kohli declined captaincy offer by Delhi selection committee and agreed to play under the leadership of Ayush Badoni.

A massive crowd turned up at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi to witness star Indian batter Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years. Interest in return is so high that fans started queuing up outside the stadium as early as 5 AM.