Thousands of fans have filled a stadium in the Indian capital, Delhi, as Virat Kohli makes his much-anticipated return to domestic cricket after more than 12 years. The 36-year-old star batter has turned out for Delhi on Thursday in the Ranji Trophy match against the Railways team at the well-attended Arun Jaitley stadium.

Former India skipper Virat Kohli has made his much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy, playing for Delhi against Railways from January 30 onwards in the 2024-25 season, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

A fan breached the ground security to meet star India batter Virat Kohli and touch his feet as he made his return to Ranji Trophy after 12 years during Delhi vs Railways game at Arun Jaitely Stadium.

Such was Kohli's aura that a strong crowd of over 10,000 remained at the stadium despite Railways batting first.

Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s return to Delhi's Ranji Trophy team after 12 years witnessed chaos take place outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium on January 30. The excited fans who were eager to watch the legend in action stormed into the stadium as the gates opened,

Preparations were being made to telecast the game, more stands than usual were being readied for fans, and players on both sides were excited to be part of his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy has left the Arun Jaitley Stadium massively crowded in a rare view from a domestic match in the country.