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"Marked Their Attendance And Left": Ex-India Star Slams Rohit Sharma And Co For Skipping Ranji Trophy Round

While the return of India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, among others, to the domestic circuit has grabbed the eyeballs of cricket experts and fans alike, former India cricketer-turned-pundit Aakash Chopra has drawn out a major talking point. Chopra stated that all the senior players have played only one Ranji game, as stars who played in the first week of games (from January 23) are skipping the second week (from January 30). Only those India stars who missed the first week games are playing in the ongoing week.

'Weakness He Had In 2012 Still There': Ex-India Star's Big Verdict On Virat Kohli

Star batter Virat Kohli is playing his first Ranji Trophy match in over 12 years with Delhi currently taking on Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Many fans had arrived at the venue in the early hours, hoping to secure the best possible view of the former India captain. Kohli's last appearance in the tournament came against Uttar Pradesh in 2012, a match that Delhi lost by six runs in Ghaziabad. Former India batter Mohammed Kaif, who played in that game, recalled the contest ahead of Kohli's return.

Virat Kohli's Lunch Menu During Ranji Trophy Return Revealed: "Ordered From Local..."

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli returned to domestic cricket after 12 years as Delhi face Railways in their Ranji Trophy encounter on Thursday. Kohli's Ranji return sparked massive interest among fans who attended the match in massive numbers. The fans were outside the ground from last night and Virat's every movement resulted in massive cheer from the crowd. Journalist Rohit Juglan interviewed the chef Sanjay Jha during the game and he revealed that Kohli will eat chilli paneer from the local DDCA canteen during the lunch break. "In lunchtime Virat Kohli will have chilli paneer ordered from the local DDCA canteen," his post on X (formerly Twitter) read.

Virat Kohli Shatters Expectations, Forces New Stand To Be Opened In Ranji Trophy Game

The unmatched aura of Virat Kohli was on full display in and around the Arjun Jaitley Stadium even before the Ranji Trophy fixture between Delhi and Railways could start here as thousands of fans queued up to watch the superstar in his first domestic red-ball appearance in 13 years. The DDCA (Delhi and Districts Cricket Association) had projected a crowd of around 10,000 for Kohli's homecoming, which is unheard for a Ranji Trophy game. But such was his magnetic pull that even those lofty calculations went for a toss.

Ignored India Star, Snubbed In IPL 2025 Auction, Achieves Mammoth Ranji Trophy Feat

India seamer Shardul Thakur claimed a hat-trick for Mumbai against Meghalaya in a must-win Ranji Trophy match at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy on Thursday. Opening the bowling for Mumbai after the side chose to bowl first against Meghalaya, Thakur dismissed Anirudh B, Sumit Kumar, and Jaskirat in the third over before dismissing Nishant Chakraborty on the fourth ball of the innings. He became the second bowler to take a hat-trick in the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season after Himachal Pradesh's Rishi Dhawan against Pondicherry. Moreover, the 33-year-old became the fifth bowler from Mumbai to take a hat-trick in the Ranji Trophy history.

Major Security Breach During Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return - Video Goes Viral

Virat Kohli's return to domestic cricket after 12 years was met with a massive amount of fanfare, as the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi was packed to the brim. With free entry for spectators, fans had flocked outside the stadium from the early hours of Saturday morning. In the middle of the game, one fan tried his luck at meeting Kohli, and breached security to rush onto the stadium. The fan even knelt down and touched Kohli's feet. However, he was soon escorted out by onrushing security guards.

Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return: Few Fans Injured Amid Chaos Outside Stadium - Report

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli's long-awaited return to domestic cricket was marred by chaos at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi during the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways on Thursday. According to India Today, few fans were injured amid the chaos. With Kohli returning to domestic cricket after 12 years, crowd flocked outside the venue in large numbers from as early as 3 AM. However, outside Gate 16, the crowd started pushing each other and that led to couple of them falling down and getting injured. A police bike was also damaged while some fans left their shoes behind. The report added that a security guard was also injured while handling the entire situation.

Organisers Take Huge Decision As Fans Line Up To Watch Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return

Virat Kohli confirmed to play a Ranji Trophy match after 12 years as Delhi won the toss and elected to bowl first against Railways in their Elite Group D match of the ongoing season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. Kohli's last Ranji Trophy game for Delhi came against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad in November 2012. But following the BCCI's policy for Indian players to play domestic cricket when possible, Kohli turn out for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. His return comes at a time when Delhi, at sixth place with 14 points, have a very slim mathematical chance to enter the Ranji Trophy knockouts. They need an outright win over fourth-ranked Railways, but that may not be enough to enter the knockouts.

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"Marked Their Attendance And Left": Ex-India Star Slams Rohit Sharma And Co For Skipping Ranji Trophy Round

'Weakness He Had In 2012 Still There': Ex-India Star's Big Verdict On Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's Lunch Menu During Ranji Trophy Return Revealed: "Ordered From Local..."

Virat Kohli Shatters Expectations, Forces New Stand To Be Opened In Ranji Trophy Game

Ignored India Star, Snubbed In IPL 2025 Auction, Achieves Mammoth Ranji Trophy Feat

Major Security Breach During Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return - Video Goes Viral

Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return: Few Fans Injured Amid Chaos Outside Stadium - Report

Organisers Take Huge Decision As Fans Line Up To Watch Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return