Virat Kohli's last Ranji Trophy appearance for Delhi dates back to an entirely different era in Indian cricket, before his meteoric rise in the Tst set-up over the previos decade.

It was an occasion to remember for the Sanat Sangwans, Arpit Ranas and Siddhant Sharmas but for Virat Kohli it was business as usual.

New Delhi: Virat Kohli has declined the opportunity to captain Delhi in their final Ranji Trophy home match against Railways, allowing Ayush Badoni to continue leading the side.

Virat Kohli prepares for his first Ranji Trophy appearance since 2012, set to train with the Delhi squad on Tuesday ahead of their final group match against Railways.

The last Ranji Trophy match to receive live coverage was the clash between defending champions Mumbai and Jammu & Kashmir.

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

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

Virat Kohli's return to Ranji trophy after 12 years brought a slew of fans who were waiting in lines since 5 AM to catch a glimpse of their favourite cricketer

Excited fans packed the Arun Jaitley Stadium, arriving hours early, to witness Virat Kohli's first Ranji game in over 12 years. Despite not getting to bat on Day 1, Kohli's presence created an electrifying atmosphere,