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From Fan Touching Feet to Enjoying Chilli Paneer: How Virat Kohli’s First Day in Ranji Comeback Unfolded

Rahul Chauhanby Rahul Chauhan
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January 30, 2025
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After 12 years, Virat Kohli returned to domestic cricket. On January 30, he stepped onto the field for Delhi in a Ranji Trophy match against Railways. His presence turned the Arun Jaitley Stadium into a spectacle, with a massive crowd gathering to witness the moment. The hype around Kohli’s comeback was immense, and despite the Delhi vs Railways match not being a high-profile fixture, the atmosphere was electric, driven purely by his presence.

Delhi won the toss and chose to bowl, leaving fans slightly disappointed as they couldn’t see Kohli bat on the opening day. However, his mere presence on the field was enough to keep the crowd engaged. The DDCA had expected a good turnout, but the number of fans far exceeded their predictions, forcing them to open additional gates to accommodate the surge of spectators.

During the 12th over, a fan breached security and sprinted onto the field to meet his idol. Rushing toward the veteran Indian batter, he grabbed Kohli’s feet in a gesture of deep respect. Security swiftly intervened to remove the intruder, but in a heartwarming gesture, Kohli urged them to handle him with kindness.

A fan entered the ground to meet Virat Kohli & he touched Kohli's feet. 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/97SyZleaNv

— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) January 30, 2025

Chants of Virat Kohli’s name echoed throughout the day at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Fans were even shouting, “Kohli ko ball do,” hoping to see him in action, at least with the ball in hand. However, Kohli didn’t bowl a single over that day.

Meanwhile, DDCA chef Sanjay Jha shared insights into Kohli’s food choices during his Ranji return. He revealed that Kohli opted for canteen food over five-star hotel meals. He ate chili paneer during the lunch break. On the practice day yesterday, he enjoyed kadhi chawal.

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Ayush Badoni-led Delhi bowled out Railways for 241. By stumps, Delhi were 41/1. A similar turnout of fans is expected tomorrow, eager to watch Virat Kohli bat. The former Indian captain is likely to bat at No. 4. A strong performance in this game will be a confidence booster for Virat Kohli amid his recent poor form. After this match, he will feature in the three-match ODI series against England before heading to the UAE for the Champions Trophy.

Tags: Ranji TrophyVirat Kohli
Rahul Chauhan

Rahul Chauhan

A sports enthusiast who follows Cricket and Football. I have been writing for SportsTime247 since 2019. I like to find stats and sometimes write articles regarding fantasy tips.

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