Return to Ranji Trophy
The recent match between Delhi and Railway marked a significant event, as Virat Kohli made his return to the Ranji Trophy after a 12-year hiatus. The first day’s play saw Railway’s innings conclude at 241 runs, while Delhi scored 41 runs with one wicket lost. Notably, Virat Kohli did not get a chance to bat on the first day.
Crowd Enthusiasm
The Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed an unprecedented crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of Virat Kohli in action. The excitement was palpable, with a fan even entering the ground to meet him, touching his feet before being escorted out by security. This brief interruption caused a delay in the match.
According to a former cricketer, the massive turnout was a testament to Virat Kohli’s immense popularity. In an interview with PTI, the cricketer expressed, “This level of crowd enthusiasm is unprecedented in the history of Ranji Trophy. The presence of Virat Kohli has clearly drawn in the spectators.”
Meet with Vice President
Prior to the match, Virat Kohli met with India’s Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, in the presence of BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla. A photo of the meeting was shared on social media by Rajiv Shukla, who captioned it, “Lovely to Meet Honourable Vice President of India Shri Dhankad Ji. Glad to have the company of @imvkohli.”
Lovely to Meet Honourable Vice President of India Shri Dhankad Ji. Glad to have the company of @imvkohli pic.twitter.com/7QPMKNLJO6
– rajeev shukla (@shuklarajiv) January 30, 2025