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Who Is Himanshu Sangwan? Meet Pacer How Spoiled Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return

Himanshu Sangwan is a name that Indian cricket fans are going to remember for a long time. The pacer spoiled Virat Kohli's highly-anticipated Ranji Trophy return by dismissing him for just 6 runs. Fans flocked in thousands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi for the Delhi vs Railways clash but Kohli's stay on the pitch lasted for just 15 balls. For the 5000-odd crowd that assembled here to watch Kohli play for the team he last featured for 13 years ago, the fun didn't last for long. Kohli's off-stump was up-rooted by Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan in the 28th over of Delhi's first innings, a majority of them took no time to exit the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

As Virat Kohli Gets Clean Bowled On Ranji Trophy Return, Fans Flee From Delhi Stadium. Watch

Virat Kohli's much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy was short-lived, as he was dismissed for just six runs by Himanshu Sangwan on Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Kohli showed a glimpse of his brilliance with a beautiful straight drive off Sangwan just a ball before his dismissal. However, the very next delivery proved fatal--angled in on a fullish length just outside off, the ball seamed in sharply as Kohli attempted a drive but left a gap between bat and pad. The delivery rushed through, clipping the off-stump and sending the bails flying.

Virat Kohli Lookalike Turns Heads In Delhi As India Star Makes Memorable Ranji Trophy Return

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi was packed with eager fans on the second day of the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Railways. The reason was clear--Virat Kohli. Among the fans was Karan Kaushal, a passionate Kohli admirer who even shares a resemblance to the Indian batting maestro. Expressing his excitement, he said, "I am thrilled to be here today, and I'm confident Kohli will score a hundred. People have been telling me for the last ten years that I look like him...I've been keeping this beard for only three years...I think he will stick to the basics, and we'll get to witness every shot from him today."

Watch: Virat Kohli Embarrasses On Ranji Trophy Return, Clean Bowled For 6 Runs

Amid the mayhem at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for the Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy, Virat Kohli produced another disappointing show in red-ball cricket. Right after hitting his first boundary of the innings against Railways on Day 2 of the group match, Kohli failed to read an inswinging delivery from Himanshu Sangwan and the ball ended up sending his off-stump cartwheeling. Kohli looked to have gained confidence as he smashed an aggressive straight drive for a four down the ground. But, the next delivery made the entire stadium silent.

As Virat Kohli Fever Grips Delhi, Ex RCB Star's 'Superstar Culture' Reality Check To Gautam Gambhir

Virat Kohli 'mania' gripped New Delhi's Arun Jaitley stadium on Thursday as the iconic batter made a return to the Ranji Trophy after a period of 13 years. Fans turned up in huge numbers, producing unprecedented scenes at the venue, purely because of Kohli's return to domestic cricket. In fact, the match between Delhi and Railways wasn't earlier supposed to be streamed live by the broadcaster but changes were made in order to make the most of the Kohli mayhem.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Hilarious Gesture Towards Crowd Goes Viral. The Reason Is...

Star batter Virat Kohli marked his comeback to Ranji Trophy after a gap of more than 12 years, with Delhi squaring off against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. Thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium well before toss and filled up the alotted seats to gatch a glimpse of the batting maestro. Kohli also interacted with the fans in the stands, urging the crowd to make some noise. In a viral video, Kohli was seen making come gestures to get a reaction from fans sitting in two different stands.

Virat Kohli's 'Chilli Paneer Lunch' Upon Ranji Trophy Return Triggers Meme Fest

Virat Kohli has been under the microscope since making a return to the Ranji Trophy for the Delhi vs Railways match. Not just his performances with the bat or his antics on the field, but even the food that Kohli has been consuming upon his return has been making headlines. In the practice, Kohli snubbed chole puri but couldn't say no to kadi chawal. On Day 1 of the match against Railways, the iconic batter is said to have consumed 'chilli paneer' instead of chili chicken, which used to be his favourite 12-13 years ago when he last played for Delhi in a domestic red-ball match.

To Watch Virat Kohli In Delhi's Ranji Trophy Match, Class 2 Girl Bunks School

Thousands of delirious fans screamed and cheered at the mere mention of his name as Virat Kohli's unmatched aura dominated the Ranji Trophy fixture between Delhi and Railways in Delhi on Thursday, triggering an unprecedented rush for seats in the stands that forced administrators to make additional last-minute arrangements. 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.

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Who Is Himanshu Sangwan? Meet Pacer How Spoiled Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return

As Virat Kohli Gets Clean Bowled On Ranji Trophy Return, Fans Flee From Delhi Stadium. Watch

Virat Kohli Lookalike Turns Heads In Delhi As India Star Makes Memorable Ranji Trophy Return

Watch: Virat Kohli Embarrasses On Ranji Trophy Return, Clean Bowled For 6 Runs

As Virat Kohli Fever Grips Delhi, Ex RCB Star's 'Superstar Culture' Reality Check To Gautam Gambhir

Watch: Virat Kohli's Hilarious Gesture Towards Crowd Goes Viral. The Reason Is...

Virat Kohli's 'Chilli Paneer Lunch' Upon Ranji Trophy Return Triggers Meme Fest

To Watch Virat Kohli In Delhi's Ranji Trophy Match, Class 2 Girl Bunks School