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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.

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.

"How Can I Play For India?" Virat Kohli Asked By Boy At Ranji Trophy Training. Star Replies: "You Have To..."

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.

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.

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.

Virat Kohli's 'Captaincy Gesture' Wins Hearts Ahead Of Ranji Trophy Return

The talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli is all set to make a return to Ranji Trophy, for the first time in over 12 years, this Thursday. Kohli, who last featured for Delhi in the domestic white-ball event in 2012, is a part of the Delhi team for the Ranji Trophy match against Railways. A couple of days before the start of the fixture, Kohli was spotted rubbing shoulders with his Delhi teammates in a practice session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Pics And Videos: Virat Kohli Joins Delhi Teammates In Ranji Trophy Practice Session

Star India batter Virat Kohli began training with the Delhi team here on Tuesday ahead of his eagerly-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after a 12-year gap. The 36-year-old Kohli will be playing against Railways from January 30, marking his return to the premier domestic event where he last featured way back in 2012 in a game against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad. He arrived at the Arun Jaitley Stadium sharp at 9am this morning and after a team huddle and some warm-up exercises, proceeded to play football for about 15 minutes with his teammates.

Rohit Sharma's Ranji Trophy Return Lasts Just 1 Match, Won't Play Mumbai's Next Game Because...

Rohit Sharma, along with several other top India stars like Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, made a return to Ranji Trophy after a considerable gap last week. The decision to play the Ranji Trophy matches, for their respective state teams, came after BCCI's directive that domestic cricket is a must. However, Rohit Sharma's return in the match against Jammu and Kashmir was not memorable. He failed to score big and Mumbai lost the match.

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

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

"How Can I Play For India?" Virat Kohli Asked By Boy At Ranji Trophy Training. Star Replies: "You Have To..."

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

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

Virat Kohli's 'Captaincy Gesture' Wins Hearts Ahead Of Ranji Trophy Return

Pics And Videos: Virat Kohli Joins Delhi Teammates In Ranji Trophy Practice Session

Rohit Sharma's Ranji Trophy Return Lasts Just 1 Match, Won't Play Mumbai's Next Game Because...