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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.

Delhi vs Railways Day 2 Live Updates, Ranji Trophy: Fans Wait For Virat Kohli's Batting, Delhi Aim To Dominate

Delhi vs Railways Live Updates Day 2, Ranji Trophy: Focus will be on Virat Kohli as Delhi will resume their innings at 41 for 1 against Railways on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Yash Dhull and Sanat Sangwan will resume the Delhi innings with Kohli being the next batter to come to the crease. On Day 1, Upendra Yadav negated Delhi's early advantage with a resolute 95 to steer Railways to 241. The pace trio of Navdeep Saini, Siddhant Sharma and Money Grewal exploited the early morning conditions to reduce Railways to 66 for five in the first session before Upendra and veteran spinner Karn Sharma (50 off 105) forged a 104-run stand for the sixth wicket. (Live Scorecard)

Virat Kohli Does Not Get To Bat On Day 1, Attracts Crowd Of Over 15,000 For Ranji Trophy

Upendra Yadav negated Delhi's early advantage with a resolute 95 to steer Uttar Pradesh to 241 on day one of their Ranji Trophy tie dominated by Virat Kohli's grand return to domestic red-ball cricket after 13 years. The pace trio of Navdeep Saini, Siddhant Sharma and Money Grewal exploited the early morning conditions to reduce Railways to 66 for five in the first session before Upendra and veteran spinner Karn Sharma (50 off 105) forged a 104-run stand for the sixth wicket.

Virat Kohli's Advice Backfired For India Pacer In Australia. Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals Details

Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket in December last year. He called time on his career after scalping 537 Test wickets, the second-most by any Indian bowler. Apart from this, the off-spinner picked 156 ODI wickets and 72 in T20Is. What made Ashwin special was his evolving game sense. He never feared experimenting on his bowling to challenge the batters of the modern generation. This is the reason the spinner was a threat to even the best of the batters, especially in the longest format of the game. Ashwin is someone who possesses great knowledge of cricket and some terrific analysis. These all helped him become a legendary cricketer.

Watch: Fans Chant Virat Kohli "Ko Bowling Do" During Delhi's Ranji Trophy Game. This Happens Next

Fans turned up in huge numbers at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday as India star Virat Kohli made his domestic cricket comeback. It was a return after 12 years for Kohli, who without a surprise hogged immense limelight on the opening day of Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Railways. Multiple videos are going viral on social media involving Kohli and one of them has the fans demanding the star to be given the task of bowling. The fans could not see the batting of Kohli on the opening day as Delhi captain Ayush Badoni won the toss and opted to bowl. Railways were bundled out for 241 and Delhi reached 41 for 1 in reply at stumps.

"Has The Worst...": Virat Kohli Gets Brutal Reality Check As Steve Smith, Joe Root Pile Runs

Steve Smith has regained his mojo in Test cricket, with the Australia batter smashing his 36th century in the format on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. During the same knock, Smith, who is leading Australia in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, became only the fourth Australian to breach the landmark of 10,000 Tests runs. Former India batter Aakash Chopra has lauded Smith, who now stands at 10,140 runs at an average of 56.33 in 115 Tests.

Irfan Pathan Calls Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Return To Domestic Cricket "Fantastic"

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan sees the return of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to domestic cricket as a "fantastic" moment for Indian cricket. After failing to live up to the expectations in international colours, the top Indian stars returned to domestic format in a bid to find their lost form. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma were the prominent faces of the Indian team, who turned up to find the batting rhythm while sticking to the basic principle.

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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

Delhi vs Railways Day 2 Live Updates, Ranji Trophy: Fans Wait For Virat Kohli's Batting, Delhi Aim To Dominate

Virat Kohli Does Not Get To Bat On Day 1, Attracts Crowd Of Over 15,000 For Ranji Trophy

Virat Kohli's Advice Backfired For India Pacer In Australia. Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals Details

Watch: Fans Chant Virat Kohli "Ko Bowling Do" During Delhi's Ranji Trophy Game. This Happens Next

"Has The Worst...": Virat Kohli Gets Brutal Reality Check As Steve Smith, Joe Root Pile Runs

Irfan Pathan Calls Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Return To Domestic Cricket "Fantastic"