Tue Jan 28 13:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Kohli’s Ranji Return Highlights Mandatory Domestic Cricket Rule
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Virat Kohli is set to return to Ranji Trophy cricket, marking his first appearance in the domestic competition since November 2012. This comeback coincides with a new, mandatory BCCI rule requiring all players to participate in domestic cricket. The decision comes as the cricket board seeks to bolster the domestic game. Meanwhile, wife Andrea has consistently supported Kohli, recently accompanying him to the Wankhede Stadium’s 50th-anniversary celebration. In other news, England’s cricket team faces challenges with inconsistent performances outside of captain Jos Buttler. Separately, a productive phone call between US President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi focused on strengthening bilateral ties.
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