Virat Kohli's return to domestic red-ball cricket after 12 years at the Arun Jaitley stadium drew over 15,000 fans. The electrifying atmosphere echoed international matches with chants of “Kohli, Kohli”.

The star batter is all set to return to his Delhi team for the final round of the group stage of the domestic first-class tournament against Railways—and that too after 13 years! Well, we have all seen Virat Kohli making record after record at the international level, but we haven't seen him playing Ranji in a very long time.

Virat Kohli, who is known for his fitness regimen and strict diet, did something completely unexpected and delightful as during his much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy, cricket legend Virat Kohli made a special request for lunch,

Virat Kohli's comeback to the Ranji Trophy has stirred up strong emotions among fans. One fan even managed to breach security at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to meet the star cricketer and touch his feet.

On January, 30, 2025, during Delhi's match against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Kohli requested Chilli Paneer for lunch.

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

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

On his return to domestic cricket after 12 years, Virat Kohli requested for chilli paneer for lunch, a vegan twist on his old favourite, chilli chicken.

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.