Virat Kohli's lookalikes were left disappointed as the India batter could only register six runs off 15 balls, before losing his wicket to Himanshu Sangwan.

The very next ball, Saini fired one into the pads, trapping Ayan Chaudhari plumb in front. Those twin strikes gave Delhi some momentum, leaving Railways at 182 for seven at tea. Saini had removed opener Vivek Singh earlier in the day with a ball that seamed back in to dislodge the timber.

Kohli is all ready to come out to bat but only after the fall of wicket - be it Sangwan or Dhull. The live streaming of Virat Kohli's batting in Ranji Trophy will be available on the JioCinema app

Virat Kohli's long-awaited Ranji Trophy return sparked a thunderous reception at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium during the Delhi vs Railways match. Watch the video below.

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.

His return to the Ranji Trophy may have been highly anticipated, but for Kohli and his supporters, it was a chapter that ended in frustration rather than redemption.

Virat Kohli’s long-awaited return to domestic cricket was filled with excitement, but on Day 1, he didn’t get the chance to bat. As Delhi wrapped up Railways’ innings for 241, Kohli had to watch from the sidelines.

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 much-anticipated Ranji Trophy return was cut short when he was bowled for 6 runs by Himanshu Sangwan. Irfan Pathan reflected on the difficulties of domestic cricket, prompting mixed reactions from Kohli's fans who felt Pathan was overly critical.

The moment Virat Kohli stepped out to bat, the whole stadium echoed with the cheers of thousands of roaring fans.

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,