There was much buzz outside the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi on Wednesday as Virat Kohli was there training. The occasion is big as arguably the best batter of the generation was training with his state side after 12 years.

As he met his childhood friend Shawez Khan at the side of the practice nets, Virat Kohli stopped midway and greeted him. The two friends then shared a warm embrace in a moment for the game. Shawez and Kohli played age group cricket together at one point of time in Delhi.

Set to play his first Ranji Trophy match for Delhi since 2012, Kohli practices at the Kotla two days before their match against Railways

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Shawez's son had the chance to get a bat signed by the cricket star and carried a hand-drawn sketch of Kohli, which further enhanced the momentous occasion.

Virat Kohli stopped practice and was seen chatting with Kabir before signing the poster he was carrying. Kabir also clicked a photo of Kohli and his father.

Virat Kohli is set to train with the Delhi Ranji Trophy team from Tuesday, ahead of their game against Railways. Kohli, returning to domestic cricket after 11 years, hopes to improve his form and provide valuable experience to the team.