Fri Jan 31 19:21:52 UTC 2025: ## Kohli’s Ranji Return Ends in Disappointment: Clean Bowled for 6
**New Delhi, January 31, 2025** – Virat Kohli’s highly anticipated return to domestic cricket ended in disappointment today. The former Indian captain, playing for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy against Railways, was clean bowled for a paltry six runs.
Kohli’s arrival at the Arun Jaitley Stadium generated immense excitement, with nearly 27,000 spectators turning out to witness his comeback. However, the excitement quickly turned to silence as Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan dismissed Kohli, triggering celebrations from the opposition and dejection amongst the large crowd.
The batsman, who recently played in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, had faced criticism for his recent struggles in Test matches. His brief innings included just one four before his off-stump was uprooted. Videos of his dismissal and the contrasting reactions of the crowd and Railways players quickly went viral on social media.
Despite Kohli’s early exit, Delhi managed to reach 163/4 by the end of the day’s play. The match continues tomorrow. Kohli’s performance will undoubtedly fuel further debate about his current form and future in international cricket.
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