Fri Jan 31 18:58:43 UTC 2025: ## Kohli’s Early Dismissal Disappoints Fans at Ranji Trophy Debut
**New Delhi, India** – Virat Kohli’s highly anticipated return to domestic cricket ended in disappointment today, as he was dismissed for a paltry 6 runs in the Ranji Trophy match. The star batsman, playing for Delhi after a long hiatus, edged a delivery from Harish Sangwan onto his off-stump, leaving thousands of fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium stunned into silence.
The stadium, brimming with spectators eager to witness Kohli’s first domestic innings since the Australia Test series, experienced a dramatic shift in atmosphere following his quick dismissal. The initial excitement and cheers quickly turned to dejection as Kohli’s innings ended abruptly. His early exit added to the woes of several other star Indian players who have underperformed in the Ranji Trophy so far, including Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shubman Gill.
Kohli’s participation in the Ranji Trophy is mandatory due to a BCCI condition requiring senior players to participate in the domestic tournament. This unexpected low score from a player of his caliber has left fans deeply disappointed, many of whom travelled specifically to watch him bat. The incident quickly went viral on social media, with fans expressing their frustration and disappointment. The underwhelming performance from several top players is casting a shadow over this year’s Ranji Trophy.
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