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.

A chorus of ‘Kohli, Kohli’ and ‘RCB, RCB’ began echoing around the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday morning, long before the first ball was bowled at 9.30 a.m.

After a 12-year hiatus, Virat Kohli is making his comeback to the Ranji Trophy. In Delhi's upcoming match against Railways, Kohli, who had a challenging BGT is anticipated to make a strong return to form.

Delhi opted to bowl after Ayush Badoni won the toss. Focus will be on Virat Kohli as the former India captain returns to domestic cricket after more than 12 years.

The Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways was to start at 9.30am, but fans were lined up outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium from 5am itself. They were afraid they might not find a seat in the limited stands available for the game and,

Virat Kohli was clean bowled by Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan for just six on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy clash.

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.