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.

WATCH: Fans empty stadium as Virat Kohli departs early on Day 2 of Ranji Trophy match. (Photo Source: Jio Cinema) The Delhi vs Railways in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match had a lot of hype around it as legendary batter was making his return to the tournament after more than 12 years and there was a lot of anticipation to see the run machine make a return to his home ground at the Arun Jaitley Stadium,

As Virat Kohli stepped onto the crease during the Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium (formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla), the crowd erupted in excitement with chants of 'Kohli,

Virat Kohli failed to make a mark in the first innings of his Ranji Trophy return, scoring just 6 off 15 deliveries.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi witnessed an enthusiastic crowd on the second day of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways. With Delhi resuming at 41/1, the primary attraction for the assembled fans was the prospect of watching Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli take the crease.