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Virat Kohli Fitter Than Entire Delhi Squad? Report Reveals Stunning Training Session Details

Star batter Virat Kohli on Tuesday checked in for a training session with his state team after more than 12 years. The former India captain will feature in Delhi Ranji Trophy return on January 30 as the home team takes on the Railways in their last group game. The 36-year-old will be playing his first Ranji match after more than 12 years, his last domestic cricket match was in Ranji Trophy in November 2012. Kohli stepped out from the stand named after him and bonded with his teammates over some football drills.

Watch: Virat Kohli Works On Backfoot Game, Produces Powerful Strokes In Nets

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli joined Delhi's practice session on Tuesday ahead of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match against Railways, scheduled for Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli, returning to domestic cricket after a significant hiatus, was spotted honing his skills in the nets as he prepares for the much-anticipated encounter. Earlier, Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh confirmed that Virat would join the Delhi squad for their Ranji Trophy match against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

"Haters Will Hate...": Rohit Sharma Gets Heartfelt Note From Fan After Ranji Trophy Return

A 15-year-old fan wrote a heartfelt note for India captain Rohit Sharma, who recently made his return to Ranji Trophy, playing in Mumbai's shock defeat to Jammu and Kashmir at the Bandra Kurla Complex Ground. Rohit, who was making his first Ranji return after a decade's absence, had a forgettable outing in the match as he managed just 31 runs across both the innings. Fans had gathered in huge numbers to watch Rohit's homecoming, only for J&K to spoil the party.

Virat Kohli's Return To Ranji Trophy Creates Unusual Buzz, Shocked Delhi Cop Tells Superior: "Need More..."

Virat Kohli, former Indian cricket team captain, trained at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday ahead of Delhi's Ranji Trophy game against Railways starting Friday. The match marks Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy for the first time since 2012, after BCCI's diktat made it mandatory for all India stars to play domestic cricket. While domestic cricket matches rarely see much fan interest, the return of Kohli for this particular game saw a greater number of media-persons turn up at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground.

Young Players Felt Motivated Training With Virat Kohli, Says Delhi Ranji Trophy Coach

India star Virat Kohli, who linked up with the Delhi Ranji Trophy squad at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday, was the source of motivation for his young teammates while training ahead of their match against Railways, said former India off-spinner and head coach Sarandeep Singh. Kohli will be playing his first Ranji Trophy match after more than 12 years, his last domestic cricket match was in Ranji Trophy in November 2012. The former India captain joined his Delhi teammates for football drills, shared laughs, and participated in 100-metre sprints before heading to the batting nets.

For Virat Kohli, Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy Match Gets Broadcaster. Match To Be Streamed Live

The popularity of Virat Kohli has brought about a big change in the broadcasting plans for the Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy match, starting January 30. The match wasn't supposed to be streamed live on TV as per the original plan but the official broadcaster of the tournament, Jio Cinema, has decided to send its team to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi now, in a bid to pounce on the Kohli-fever. An update has confirmed that fans will be able to wat Delhi vs Railways live on their streaming devices as Kohli makes a return to domestic red-ball cricket after a gap of 12 years.

Virat Kohli 'Troubled' By Ignored India Pacer During 'Intense' Ranji Trophy Practice: Report

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was troubled a couple of times by pacers Navdeep Saini and Siddhant Sharma during practice ahead of his return to domestic cricket, according to a report. Kohli, who will be playing his first Ranji match since 2012, practiced hard in the nets as he faced five bowlers - Money Grewal, Navdeep Saini, Rahul Gehlot, Siddhant Sharma, Vivek Gusain - in a 25-minute session, The report claimed that he looked confident but was beaten a few times by Saini and Sharma.

Turned Down Chole Puri, Then Virat Kohli Ate This Desi Dish With Delhi Teammates Ahead Of Ranji Trophy Return

At exactly 9am when his jet black Porsche zoomed in through the Feroz Shah Kotla ground's 'Virender Sehwag Gate', it was homecoming for Delhi's very own Virat Kohli, who checked in for a training stint with his first-class team after more than 12 years. Save for pacer Navdeep Saini, all other 18 members of Delhi's squad had only seen him on TV and grown up listening to the tales of how 'Cheeku', the cherubic talent, became the 'King' of Indian cricket. In the last 15 years, Delhi's 'Cheeku' became a hazy memory as he turned into the most commercially viable brand in global cricket, the face that ICC sold in its Olympic bid presentation.

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Virat Kohli Fitter Than Entire Delhi Squad? Report Reveals Stunning Training Session Details

Watch: Virat Kohli Works On Backfoot Game, Produces Powerful Strokes In Nets

"Haters Will Hate...": Rohit Sharma Gets Heartfelt Note From Fan After Ranji Trophy Return

Virat Kohli's Return To Ranji Trophy Creates Unusual Buzz, Shocked Delhi Cop Tells Superior: "Need More..."

Young Players Felt Motivated Training With Virat Kohli, Says Delhi Ranji Trophy Coach

For Virat Kohli, Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy Match Gets Broadcaster. Match To Be Streamed Live

Virat Kohli 'Troubled' By Ignored India Pacer During 'Intense' Ranji Trophy Practice: Report

Turned Down Chole Puri, Then Virat Kohli Ate This Desi Dish With Delhi Teammates Ahead Of Ranji Trophy Return