Virat Kohli was welcomed with chants of 'RCB, RCB' as he got seat to represent Delhi in their clash against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

A chorus of ‘Kohli, Kohli’ and ‘RCB, RCB’ began echoing around the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday morning, long before the first ball was bowled at 9.30 a.m.

Team India star batter Virat Kohli’s return to Ranji Trophy is more of a celebration for fans than just a domestic cricket match as the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been filled with excitement to watch him play for Delhi against Railways on Thursday,

Despite recording a minimum temperature of 6.4 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal on Thursday, fans thronged Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium to witness the return of 'King' Kohli.2

Virat Kohli’s long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy sparked massive excitement in Delhi, with thousands of fans queuing up outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium from as early as 5 AM. The chants of ‘RCB,

Virat Kohli is set to make a highly anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy after nearly 13 years. Kohli is using Delhi’s clash against Railways as preparation for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The last time Kohli played in the prestigious domestic tournament was back in 2012 under the captaincy of Virender Sehwag.

Preparations were being made to telecast the game, more stands than usual were being readied for fans, and players on both sides were excited to be part of his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy has left the Arun Jaitley Stadium massively crowded in a rare view from a domestic match in the country.