Fans started to queue up outside Gate No 16 and 17 from 7 am in the morning for the Railways Delhi game, broke barricades; DDCA forced to open more gates and stands

Get all the latest updates and highlights as Virat Kohli returns to domestic cricket for the first time since 2012, turning out for Delhi against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Such was Kohli's aura that a strong crowd of over 10,000 remained at the stadium despite Railways batting first.

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,

"I have been involved in Delhi cricket for more than 30 years but I have not witnessed such scenes for a Ranji Trophy game," said DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma, on Virat Kohli's comeback match.

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

A massive crowd gathered outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday as the Delhi cricket team took on Railways in their Ranji Trophy encounter. The frenzy, however, was not just for the domestic clash but largely for one man--Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli is playing in India's premier domestic first class competition for the first time since 2012 and the former India captain will be keen to shake off the poor form he has been suffering from min red ball cricket.

A massive crowd turned up at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi to witness star Indian batter Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years. Interest in return is so high that fans started queuing up outside the stadium as early as 5 AM.

Virat Kohli will return to domestic cricket after 13 years, playing in the Ranji Trophy against Railways on January 31. His presence energizes the team, according to Delhi captain Ayush Badoni. Kohli has 1,