Virat Kohli's heartwarming gesture after Delhi's Ranji Trophy win saw him patiently pose for pictures with ground staff, security personnel, and Railways players, acknowledging their efforts in managing the massive crowd drawn by his much-anticipated return.

On Virat Kohli's return in the first-class competition after more than 12 years, Ayush Badoni's Delhi defeated Railways by an innings and 19 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

With Delhi registering an innings victory over Railways, Virat Kohli will return to white-ball action next week during India's ODI series against England, starting in Nagpur on February 6.

Virat Kohli is trending for making his comeback in the Ranji Trophy after almost 13 years, but besides his name, chilli paneer was the other dominant keyword on social media on Thursday. Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) canteen owner Sanjay Jha spoke to TimesofIndia.com and shared the details.

Railways are reeling in the second innings as they have lost seven wickets leaving Delhi on the verge of a win. Earlier, Delhi got all out for 374 in the first innings as Himanshu Sangwan took four wickets for Railways.

Virat Kohli made his much awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after a 12-year hiatus, playing for Delhi in their last group encounter against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Kohli came out to bat after the dismissal of Yash Dhull. He went back to pavillion after getting bowled by Himanshu Sangwan.

Barring Navdeep Saini, Himmat Singh is the only player in this squad, who has shared a dressing room with Virat Kohli.

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.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi was packed with eager fans on the second day of the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Railways. The reason was clear--Virat Kohli. Among the fans was Karan Kaushal,

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.