Virat Kohli’s highly-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy saw immense fanfare as nearly 15,000 supporters packed the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday, eager to witness their cricketing hero in action.

A chorus of ‘Kohli, Kohli’ and ‘RCB, RCB’ began echoing around the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday morning, long before the first ball was bowled at 9.30 a.m.

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.

Virat Kohli's return to Ranji trophy after 12 years brought a slew of fans who were waiting in lines since 5 AM to catch a glimpse of their favourite cricketer

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.