Virat Kohli, one of world’s biggest sports icons, made his long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years and is currently playing for Delhi in their Group D match against Railways in the Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 contest.

A wave of excitement swept through Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday morning as fans began to gather at the venue as early as 5 AM, eager to witness the return of Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli to the Ranji Trophy.

With Virat Kohli playing a Ranji Trophy game after 12 years and crowds turning out in massive numbers, the authorities decided to deploy paramilitary forces to ensure the proceedings on day 1 in Delhi against the Railways go smoothly.