Virat Kohli’s Domestic Cricket Career Under Scrutiny

A Look Back at Virat Kohli’s Ranji Trophy Performance

Virat Kohli, one of the world’s top cricketers, has been facing immense pressure to retire in 2024. With a dismal performance against Australia, scoring only 190 runs in the series, the scrutiny on him has increased manifold. Besides Kohli, many other senior cricketers have been advised to play domestic cricket to redeem themselves. The question on everyone’s mind is – will Virat Kohli play for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy?

Virat Kohli’s Ranji Trophy Figures

Virat Kohli last played a domestic match in 2012. He made his debut for Delhi in 2006 and has played 23 matches in the Ranji Trophy, scoring 1,574 runs. His impressive record includes five centuries, with an average of 50.77. In his last Ranji match, he played innings of 13 and 43 runs against UP, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar taking his wicket both times.

Viral Kohli’s Best Ranji Trophy Season

The 2009/10 season was Kohli’s most successful in terms of runs and average. He scored 374 runs in just three matches, with an average of 93.5, including a century innings. He also performed exceptionally well in the 2007/08 and 2010/11 seasons, scoring over 300 runs in each season with an average of 50.

Will Virat Kohli Return to the Ranji Trophy?

While players like Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill are expected to return to the Ranji Trophy, Virat Kohli’s participation remains uncertain. DDCA Secretary Ashok Sharma stated that nothing has been clarified regarding Virat’s return, despite the BCCI’s request for Indian team players to participate in domestic cricket.