Yash Dhull had been dismissed by Rahul Sharma and Virat Kohli, back in Ranji whites for Delhi, was striding to the crease with a familiar, purposeful swagger. The stay was brief, it lasted all of 15 balls.

Virat Kohli made his much awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after a 12-year hiatus, playing for Delhi in their last group encounter against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Virat Kohli was castled on 6 runs by Himanshu Sangwan but Ayush Badoni struck 99 off 78 and put Delhi 93 runs ahead with three wickets in hand.

Virat Kohli is trending for making his comeback in the Ranji Trophy after almost 13 years, but besides his name, chilli paneer was the other dominant keyword on social media on Thursday. Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) canteen owner Sanjay Jha spoke to TimesofIndia.com and shared the details.

The crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is eagerly waiting for Virat Kohli to walk out to bat for Delhi after over 12 years for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. Delhi will resume their first innings on 41/1 on Day 2 after bundling out Railways for 241 on Day 1.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi was packed with eager fans on the second day of the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Railways.

Delhi reached 41/1 in reply to Railways' 241 all out at stumps on Day 1 at the Arun jaitley Stadium. Virat Kohli, who is playing his first Ranji Trophy match after more than 12 years, will come out to bat on Friday.

Kohli came out to bat after the dismissal of Yash Dhull. He went back to pavillion after getting bowled by Himanshu Sangwan.

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.