Virat Kohli returns to Ranji Trophy after 12 years, honing his backfoot game and aiming to revive his form at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. It was a memorable homecoming for star India batter Virat Kohli as the veteran batter joined the Delhi squad to prepare for his first Ranji Trophy match in 12 years at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday.

The match marks Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy for the first time since 2012, after BCCI's diktat made it mandatory for all India stars to play domestic cricket

Here is a look at the match schedule, key players and live streamig info for the Ranji Trophy round seven games, starting January 30, which will feature the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and other Indian stars.

Virat Kohli is all set to return to the domestic tournament after a gap of 13 years. The 35-year-old wil play for Ayush Badoni-led Delhi against Railways at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi from Thursday,

Ahead of the clash against Railways in the ongoing 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, Indias stalwart batter Virat Kohli was seen doing the fielding drills and batting sessions at the Arun Jaitely Stadium on Wednesday.

Kohli joined Delhi's practice session on Tuesday ahead of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match against Railways, scheduled for Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli, returning to domestic cricket after a significant hiatus, was spotted honing his skills in the nets as he prepares for the much-anticipated encounter.

During practice, a heartwarming moment unfolded when a young boy named Kabir son of one of Kohli's former age-group teammates interacted with the star cricketer. A video of their conversation has since gone viral on social media.

It was an occasion to remember for the Sanat Sangwans, Arpit Ranas and Siddhant Sharmas but for Virat Kohli it was business as usual.

Virat Kohli will play in the Ranji trophy for the first time in 13 years as he returns for the Delhi side in their round 7 clash of the domestic red-ball tournament. Kohli's presence for Delhi's game against Railways makes the fixture a high-profile one.

Virat Kohli will train with the Delhi team on Tuesday ahead of what will be his first Ranji Trophy appearance since 2012. Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh confirmed that Kohli will join the squad, having confirmed his availability last week for their final group fixture against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from January 30 to February 2.

Ahead of his return to Ranji Trophy, Virat Kohli advised a budding cricketer to double the benchmark if he wants to be an Indian cricketer.