Thousands of fans have filled a stadium in the Indian capital, Delhi, as Virat Kohli makes his much-anticipated return to domestic cricket after more than 12 years. The 36-year-old star batter has turned out for Delhi on Thursday in the Ranji Trophy match against the Railways team at the well-attended Arun Jaitley stadium.

Virat Kohli was felicitated by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) after Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, January 31. Find out more,

Virat Kohli featured in his first Ranji Trophy fixture since 2012 when he took the field for Delhi in their round seven clash against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli was felicitated by the Delhi & District Cricket Association at the end of the second day of the fixture.

Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan was forced to face the fans' wrath after he commented on top India batsman Virat Kohli's tame and early dismissal on his return to domestic cricket after a gap of more than 12 years.

Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy comeback Scorecard, Railways vs Delhi at Arun Jaitley Stadium: Follow live scores as former India captain Kohli makes his highly-anticipated return to the domestic cricket.

Team India's star batter Virat Kohli made his domestic cricket return in Delhi's ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Virat Kohli fans mistakenly target the wrong Himanshu Sangwan on social media after the pacer dismisses Kohli on his Ranji Trophy comeback after 12 years. Find out how the mix-up unfolded.

Virat Kohli's much-anticipated Ranji Trophy return was cut short when he was bowled for 6 runs by Himanshu Sangwan. Irfan Pathan reflected on the difficulties of domestic cricket, prompting mixed reactions from Kohli's fans who felt Pathan was overly critical.

WATCH: Fans empty stadium as Virat Kohli departs early on Day 2 of Ranji Trophy match. (Photo Source: Jio Cinema) The Delhi vs Railways in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match had a lot of hype around it as legendary batter was making his return to the tournament after more than 12 years and there was a lot of anticipation to see the run machine make a return to his home ground at the Arun Jaitley Stadium,

Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy ended with disappointment as he scored only 6 runs. His early dismissal has raised concerns about his form ahead of the England Test series.

As Virat Kohli stepped onto the crease during the Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium (formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla), the crowd erupted in excitement with chants of 'Kohli,