Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest batters, made a highly anticipated return to domestic red-ball cricket in the Ranji Trophy, representing Delhi against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. His presence created a massive buzz, with fans flocking to witness the star batter in action. Though his stay at the crease was short, scoring just 6 runs, his participation was a significant morale booster for Delhi’s young squad. The team capitalized on the momentum, securing a dominant victory by an inning and 19 runs.
Kohli’s return also reignited discussions about the importance of domestic cricket for international players, emphasizing the role of first-class cricket in refining skills. The electrifying atmosphere, marked by fans breaching security to meet their idol, was a testament to his ever-growing popularity. While this outing may not have been remarkable in terms of runs, it underscored Kohli’s commitment to the game and served as an inspiration for budding cricketers to value the grind of domestic cricket.
After the match, Himanshu approached Virat Kohli to get his autograph on the ball with which he had dismissed the star batter. Himanshu shared Kohli’s reaction when he requested the signature on the memorable match ball.
Virat Kohli said, “What a ball it was, it was a beautiful delivery. I heard about you, you’re a fantastic bowler. All the best for the future.”
Delhi defeated Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium
The Delhi team thrashed Railways by an innings and 19 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, delivering a dominant performance with both bat and ball. Their bowlers dismantled the Railways’ batting lineup efficiently, while the batters ensured a commanding lead, securing a comprehensive victory in the Ranji Trophy clash.
The Railways scored a total of 241 runs with valuable contributions by Upendra Yadav (95 runs of 177 balls) and Karn Sharma (50 runs of 105 balls). Bowlers Navdeep Saini and Sumit Mathur took 3 wickets each. In reply to them, Delhi scored a total of 374 runs.
Batters Ayush Badoni (99 runs of 77 balls) and Sumit Mathur (86 runs of 206 balls) showcased their class. Virat Kohli, who returned to the format after 12 long years, was unable to make his impact getting out for just 6 runs.
