Thu Jan 30 08:20:55 UTC 2025: ## Kohli’s Ranji Trophy Return Draws Thousands as Delhi Takes on Railways
**New Delhi, India** – Virat Kohli made a highly anticipated return to domestic cricket after a 12-year absence on Thursday, playing for Delhi against Railways in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The match saw a fervent display of fan enthusiasm, with thousands gathering outside the stadium from early morning. One fan even managed to breach security and approach Kohli, touching his feet in a demonstration of the cricketer’s enduring popularity.
Delhi, captained by Ayush Badoni, opted to field first. The Railways innings saw early wickets, with Navdeep Saini taking a key wicket and young pacer Money Grewal causing significant disruption, achieving a near hattrick. Kohli’s presence has added significant excitement to the match, which continues. [Link to Live Scorecard]
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